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Direct linkLin Zhang; John Sweller – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 2024
The use of investigations in science teaching is both common and commonly advocated for in science education literature. We suggest that the use of investigations should differ depending on the complexity of the subject matter. That complexity can vary depending on both the nature of the information and students' expertise levels. The present…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Inquiry
