The Effects of Systemic Reform on Urban, African American Fifth Grade Students' Attitudes toward Science.

Weinburgh, Molly H.

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ERIC Number: EJ679771

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Effects of Systemic Reform on Urban, African American Fifth Grade Students' Attitudes toward Science.

Weinburgh, Molly H.

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, v9 n1 p53-72 2003

Investigates the effectiveness of a local systemic change grant on 5th grade urban African American students' attitudes toward science. Measures students' attitudes by using the modified Attitude Toward Science Inventory (mATSI). Indicates a significant main effect for the program and for school but not for gender. Examines school characteristics to explain the differences in positive attitudes. (Author/KHR)

Descriptors: Gender Issues, Grade 5, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Science Education, Scientific Attitudes, Urban Education, Womens Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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