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Measuring Deeper Learning through Cognitively Demanding Test Items: Results from the Analysis of Six National and International Exams. Research Report
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Yuan, Kun; Le, Vi-Nhuan – RAND Corporation, 2014
In 2010, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Education Program has established the Deeper Learning Initiative, which focuses on students' development of deeper learning skills (i.e., the mastery of core academic content, critical-thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and "learn-how-to-learn" skills). Two test…
Descriptors: Test Items, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Skill Development
Performance Based on Instruction by Lecture or by Interaction and Its Relationship to Cognitive Variables.
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Robinson, William R.; Niaz, Mansoor – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
The performance of two groups of chemistry students, one taught using the traditional lecture method and the other interactive, in solving stoichiometry problems is described. The interactive instruction appears more effective for students who are less adept at information processing. The interaction apparently does not challenge better students,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Foreign Countries, Interaction, Learning Processes
In Physics Class, Exercises Can Also Cause Problems.
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Johsua, Samuel; Dupin, Jean-Jacques – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
French tenth grade physics classes were observed as they studied electric circuits over a one-year period. An analysis is presented of tests taken during the year. The main point separating "average" students from "good" ones is their performances in "implicitly difficult exercises," that is, in what appears…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Electricity, Foreign Countries, Grade 10
The Superior Achievement of Girls in Chemistry and Physics in Upper Secondary Schools in Thailand.
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Klainin, Sunee; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Examined are boys' and girls' achievement from a developmental perspective over the three years of science curricula. Results show the overachievement of girls relative to boys in both chemistry and physics in grades 10 through 12. Discusses implications of the results. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Females, Foreign Countries
Science in Israeli Ninth Grade Classes: The Intended, Implemented and the Achieved Curricula.
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Menis, Joseph – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1991
Information on the content of the intended science curriculum, what science was actually taught by the teachers, and how that science was taught is presented. Student achievement and attitudes were assessed using tests and questionnaires. Data were obtained from teachers regarding whether the content had been taught to the students (n=657) who…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Course Content, Earth Science
National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference (64th, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, April 7-10, 1991). Abstracts of Presented Papers.
National Association for Research in Science Teaching. – 1991
Abstracts of most of the papers, symposia, discussion groups, round tables, and poster sessions presented at the 64th conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) are provided. Subject areas addressed are as follows: teacher knowledge, cognitive development, conceptual change, curriculum issues, reform in science…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development