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Discovery Learning in the Middle Level Economics Classroom
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Sardone, Nancy B. – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2022
Economic literacy is critical for success in one's career and life. Such literacy has never been more relevant than today due to supply-chain issues causing product shortages, surging inflation, and rising interest rates. Discovery learning through active learning materials discussed in this article were employed with fifth and sixth-grade…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Middle School Students, Economics Education, Financial Literacy
The Effect of Guided Discovery Instructional Strategy on Grade Nine Learners' Performance in Chemical Reactions in Mankweng Circuit, South Africa
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Kibirige, Israel; Maake, Rebecca Mampageti – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2021
Teaching strategies play a vital role in improving learners' performance. This study investigated the effect of Guided Discovery Instructional Strategy (GDIS) on Grade nine learners' performance in chemical reactions and determined the effect of GDIS on gender. A quasi-experimental design with a sample comprising 75 grade nine learners was…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Teaching Methods
Discovery Learning with the Solar System Scope Application to Enhance Learning in Middle School Students
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Zahara, Atika; Feranie, Selly; Winarno, Nanang; Siswantoro, Nurhadi – Journal of Science Learning, 2020
In education, "Industrial Revolution 4.0" refers to utilizing technology to present students with complex situations that will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The use of technology in the science curriculum should be designed according to established learning models. This study aimed to investigate the effect…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Astronomy, Middle School Students, Technology Uses in Education
The Development of Learning Devices Based Guided Discovery Model to Improve Understanding Concept and Critical Thinking Mathematically Ability of Students at Islamic Junior High School of Medan
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Yuliani, Kiki; Saragih, Sahat – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
The purpose of this research was to: 1) development of learning devices based guided discovery model in improving of understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at Islamic Junior High School; 2) describe improvement understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at MTs by using…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Mathematics Skills
The Nature and Role of Physical Models in Enhancing Sixth Grade Students' Mental Models of Groundwater and Groundwater Processes
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Duffy, Debra Lynne Foster – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Through a non-experimental descriptive and comparative mixed-methods approach, this study investigated the experiences of sixth grade earth science students with groundwater physical models through an extended SE learning cycle format. The data collection was based on a series of quantitative and qualitative research tools intended to investigate…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Models, Grade 6, Water
Learning Physical Science through Astronomy Activities: A Comparison between Constructivist and Traditional Approaches in Grades 3-6
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Ward, R. Bruce; Sadler, Philip M.; Shapiro, Irwin I. – Astronomy Education Review, 2008
We report on an evaluation of the effectiveness of Project ARIES, an astronomy-based physical science curriculum for upper elementary and middle school children. ARIES students use innovative, simple, and affordable apparatus to carry out a wide range of indoor and outdoor hands-on, discovery-based activities. Student journals and comprehensive…
Descriptors: Student Journals, Grade 4, Grade 3, Teaching Methods