Descriptor
Computer Software | 5 |
Scientific Concepts | 5 |
Computer Uses in Education | 4 |
Science Instruction | 4 |
College Science | 3 |
Secondary School Science | 3 |
Biology | 2 |
Concept Teaching | 2 |
Genetics | 2 |
Misconceptions | 2 |
Problem Solving | 2 |
More ▼ |
Author
Birk, James P., Ed. | 1 |
Browning, Mark E. | 1 |
Chomsky, Carol | 1 |
Draper, Steve | 1 |
Lehman, James D. | 1 |
Stewart, Jim | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 3 |
Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
Information Analyses | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Researchers | 5 |
Practitioners | 4 |
Teachers | 4 |
Location
United Kingdom (England) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Browning, Mark E.; Lehman, James D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a computer program presenting four genetics problems to monitor the problem solving process of college students. Identifies three main areas of difficulty: computational skills; determination of gametes; and application of previous learning to new situations. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software

Stewart, Jim; And Others – Science Education, 1989
Describes an intelligent tutoring system named MENDEL, including problem GENERATOR, TUTOR, student MODELER, ADVISOR, hypothesis CHECKER, and problem SOLVER. This software may be used by high school or university biology students as a tool for learning concepts and problem-solving strategies in transmission genetics. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Draper, Steve; And Others – 1989
This paper aims to clarify and describe the process of change in learners' conceptual understanding of natural phenomena. It begins by reviewing the existing literature on models of conceptual change and on children's conceptions in a number of selected topic areas. Strategies for exploring and developing children's ideas in these areas have also…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Computer Software, Concept Formation
Chomsky, Carol; And Others – 1985
The Scientific Theory and Method Project (STAMPS) is concerned with students' understanding of two areas of science in secondary schools. One is understanding what a scientific theory is, and the other is understanding the methods used in conducting scientific research. In the science curriculum these topics are often described as the process of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two computer programs for chemistry: (1) "A Microcomputer Simulation of Fractal Electrodeposition" (provides for the study of fractal aggregrates, BASIC 4.0); and (2) "Counters on Grids" (a game to illustrate the distribution of energy). Notes the programs are available from the authors. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Games