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An Investigation of the System Concept.

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Hill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G. – School Science and Mathematics, 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…

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education

Research on the Development of Ecological Concepts and Conceptual Systems: Implications for the Elementary Educator.

Cothron, Julia H.; Thompson, Ertle – 1985

Student variables which influence attainment of ecological concepts and conceptual systems were investigated. Researcher-designed paper/pencil and free-sort categorization tests were administered to 256 Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) students in grades 4-6. Findings are: (1) grade and ability, not sex, influenced concept attainment…

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Concept Formation, Ecology, Elementary School Science