An Investigation of the System Concept.

Hill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G.

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Publication Date: 1985

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An Investigation of the System Concept.

Hill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G.

School Science and Mathematics, v85 n3 p233-39 Mar 1985

Control group students (receiving descriptive, non-inquiry science) and experimental group students (using Science Curriculum Improvement Study-SCIS "Interaction and Systems" materials) were later combined in grade 4 for instruction with SCIS "Subsystems and Variables" materials. Results show similar difficulties in learning system concepts between United States and Australian students. (DH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Physical Sciences, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Science Instruction, Systems Approach

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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