The Effects of New Science Curricula on Student Performance.

Shymansky, James A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ280038

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Publication Date: 1983-May

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The Effects of New Science Curricula on Student Performance.

Shymansky, James A.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n5 p387-404 May 1983

Summarizes results of the meta-analysis of 105 research studies dealing with effects of new science curricula on student performance. Twenty-seven different new science curricula involving one or more measures of student performance were included in the analysis. Positive performance patterns were found in all new curricula examined. (JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conventional Instruction, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Skill Development, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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