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High School Students' Use of Meiosis When Solving Genetics Problems.
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Wynne, Cynthia F.; Stewart, Jim; Passmore, Cindy – International Journal of Science Education, 2001
Paints a different picture of students' reasoning with meiosis as they solved complex, computer-generated genetics problems, some of which required them to revise their understanding of meiosis in response to anomalous data. Students were able to develop a rich understanding of meiosis and can utilize that knowledge to solve genetics problems.…
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, High Schools, Problem Solving
High School Students' Problem-Solving Performance on Realistic Genetics Problems.
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Slack, Susie Johnston; Stewart, Jim – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Investigated were student problem-solving strategies in an attempt to develop a model of student performance. The problem-solving strategies used by 30 high school students were analyzed. Suggestions for improved instruction in solving genetics problems are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Software, Educational Improvement, Genetics
Potential Learning Outcomes from Solving Genetics Problems: A Typology of Problems.
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Stewart, Jim – Science Education, 1988
Examines various types of problems that researchers have used to demonstrate problem solving. Focuses on genetics problems. Discusses classes of learning outcomes, conceptual knowledge gains, content-independent heuristics, content-specific procedures, understanding the nature of science and a typology of genetics problems. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Ability, College Science, Genetics