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The Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning on the Achievement Goal-Orientation of Grade 10 Physical Sciences Learners at Township Schools in South Africa
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Mupira, Pio; Ramnarain, Umesh – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2018
Due to apartheid policies, Black African learners in South Africa have been severely disadvantaged in school science. Despite policy changes to redress these historical imbalances, Black African learners continue to underperform in science. Previous research has identified motivation as a key factor that impacts performance. Achievement goal…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Disadvantaged Schools, Inquiry, Science Instruction
A Study of the Use of Diagnostic Testing in Teaching Basic Principles of Human Psychology.
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Brown, Faith K.; Butts, David P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Explores the instructional effectiveness of diagnostic testing in mastery teaching. A set of objectives with diagnostic tests were taught to high school students in one of two human psychology classes; the other class was taught by standard instructional methods. Results comparing achievement and attitude indicate no differences for either group.…
Descriptors: Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Research, Mastery Learning
Effects of a Modified Mastery Learning Strategy on Achievement, Attitudes, and On-Task Behavior of High School Chemistry Students.
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Dillashaw, F. Gerald; Okey, James R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Results of modifying mastery learning strategy to two diagnostic cycles with high school chemistry students (N=156) indicated that achievement of mastery learning students was significantly greater than that on nonmastery learning students. Attitudes toward science/science instruction were not significantly different but were positive in both…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, High Schools, Mastery Learning
A Meta-Analysis of Instructional Systems Applied in Science Teaching.
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Willett, John B.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Reports results of the meta-analysis of 130 research studies on effects of instructional systems used in science teaching. Studies coded gave rise to 341 effect sizes. Systems examined included audio-tutorial, computer-linked, individualized, and media-based instructional systems, personalized system of instruction, mastery learning, self-directed…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary School Science