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Atash, M. Nadir; Dawson, George O. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Integrated quantitatively the collective research dealing with the effects of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) on student performance and attitude. The weighted mean effect size was 0.09, indicating that the performance of ISCS students was 0.09 standard deviations about the performance of students in traditional science courses.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Junior High Schools, Meta Analysis, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Dreyfus, A.; And Others – Science Education, 1985
Investigated the main concerns of teachers teaching the Israel High School Biology Project (IHBP). This program, implemented about 15 years ago, is an adaptation of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Project Yellow Version. Areas examined include how teachers perceive the program and what changes they would make. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, High Schools, Science Course Improvement Projects
Shymansky, James A.; And Others – 1986
In 1981 a meta-analysis of research in science education was completed by a team of researchers under the direction of Ronald Anderson at the University of Colorado. Individual teams synthesized the extant research using meta-analysis procedures. One of the syntheses showed that the post-Sputnik or "new" science programs on the whole…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis, Program Effectiveness
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Koballa, Thomas R. Jr. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Developed and validated anecdotal and data-summary persuasive communications and tested their effect on preservice teachers' attitudes toward supplementing traditional, textbook-based science programs with either Science-A Process Approach or the Science Curriculum Improvement Study. Results show that anecdotal nature communications were more…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary School Science, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Tamir, Pinchas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Describes changes and effects of the Israeli paper-and-pencil matriculation examination in biology since first analysis in 1972. The examination has been significant for implementing an inquiry-oriented high school biology program based on the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study. Implications for upgrading science education are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Curriculum Development, High Schools
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Bredderman, Ted – Science Education, 1985
Student outcomes were assessed by quantitatively combining results of 57 reported evaluations of three major curriculum programs in elementary school science. Thirty-two percent of the comparisons were statistically significant, favoring activity-based programs; six percent favored control groups. (DH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the evaluation and revision of the O-level Nuffield chemistry student and teacher curriculum materials. Includes a discussion of the rationale for the evaluation process and the methodology used. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Lijnse, Piet L.; And Others – Science Education, 1990
Described is a Dutch thematics physics curriculum recently developed for the average academic secondary student. Discussed are the structure, contents of units, and systematic units of the curriculum. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, High Schools
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the development of the Nuffield chemistry curriculum materials by chemistry teachers and how these materials were received and used by a much larger and representative group of the profession. Includes comments on teaching Nuffield chemistry, the Nuffield examination, and on Nuffield chemistry outside of Great Britain. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
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Howe, Ann C.; Stanback, Bessie – Science Education, 1985
Presents a review of research on the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). Areas addressed include: (1) teacher education; (2) student cognitive and affective outcomes; (3) teacher and student facilitative characteristics and behaviors; and (4) ISCS instructional materials. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Reviews
Cothron, Julia H.; Thompson, Ertle – 1984
Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) students in grades 4-6 were used to investigate ecological concept formation. Researcher-designed, multiple-choice and free-sort tasks were administered. Statistics utilized included analysis of variance, Spearman correlation, multiple regression, frequency distributions, and latent partition analysis.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Concept Formation, Ecology, Elementary School Science
Radford, David L. – 1988
The study of science involves learning the processes of science as well as its content. The recent revival of interest in developing thinking skills has encouraged added emphasis on process skills instruction. A science teacher wanting to add instruction of process skills is faced with several problems: (1) texts and lab manuals are not likely to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, Lecture Method
Fraser-Abder, Pamela – 1985
This report traces the development of science education, particularly the elementary science curriculum, in Trinidad and Tobago. Problem areas are identified that have influenced science instruction and/or the lack of it. A model is presented for teacher involvement in elementary science curriculum development. Through this approach, approximately…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Hall, Donald A.; McCurdy, Donald W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Compared is an inquiry-oriented Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) style laboratory approach with a more directive traditional approach on student outcomes in the cognitive and affective domains of learning. Differences in science achievement, reasoning ability, attitude, and stages of development are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science
Loucks, Susan F. – 1977
A longitudinal study was conducted which focused on the concerns of elementary school teachers who were involved in implementing the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) curriculum. Two major questions were addressed: (1) Do stages of concern exist? (2) If so, are they developmental? The sample consisted of teachers attending summer…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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