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J. Parthasarathy – Cogent Education, 2023
In the present study, text presentation in biology textbooks was analyzed with respect to misconception and elements of conceptual change towards the learning of "Cell Structure". Content analysis of the lesson "Cell Structure" in five biology textbooks of Grades 11 and 12 across selected educational boards in Asia like the…
Descriptors: Biology, Textbooks, Textbook Content, Cytology
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Kimberlin, Stephanie; Yezierski, Ellen – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
Students' inaccurate ideas about what is represented by chemical equations and concepts underlying stoichiometry are well documented; however, there are few classroom-ready instructional solutions to help students build scientifically accurate ideas about these topics central to learning chemistry. An intervention (two inquiry-based activities)…
Descriptors: Stoichiometry, High School Students, Chemistry, Intervention
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Kaplan, Abdullah; Ozturk, Mesut; Ocal, Mehmet Fatih – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2015
The purpose of this study is to determine students' learning levels in derivative subjects and their misconceptions. In addition, this study aims to compared to the effects of the computer based instruction and traditional instruction in resolving these misconceptions. For this purpose, 70 12th grade students were chosen from high schools in Agri…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Misconceptions, Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction
Kaplan, Abdullah; Ozturk, Mesut; Ocal, Mehmet Fatih – Online Submission, 2015
The purpose of this study is to determine students' learning levels in derivative subjects and their misconceptions. In addition, this study aims to compared to the effects of the computer based instruction and traditional instruction in resolving these misconceptions. For this purpose, 12th grade 70 students were chosen from high schools in Agri…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Computer Assisted Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction
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Strunk, Catherine M.; King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A.; Sorter, Michael T. – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Youth suicide is a serious public health issue in the United States. It is currently the third leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 19. School-based prevention programs may be an effective method of educating youth and enhancing their help-seeking. Most school-based suicide prevention programs have not been rigorously evaluated for their…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Adolescents, Suicide, Prevention