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Mathematical Modeling with Water Bottle Filling Stations
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Jonathan Brown; Erin Turner; Delia Sotelo Fierros – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 2025
Mathematical modeling involves using mathematics to represent, analyze, and make predictions or decisions about real- world situations. Garfunkel and Montgomery (2016) elaborate on six components of the mathematical modeling process, including identifying the problem, making assumptions and identifying variables, doing the math, analyzing and…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving
Joint Contributions of Teacher's Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Book Reading to Preschooler's Growth in Language Skill
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Beth M. Phillips; Chelsea Funari; Felesa Oliver; Jennifer Berrien; Pamela W. Burris; Michael P. Mesa – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2022
In the context of the critical need to support children's early language development, teacher knowledge may enhance children's opportunities to build linguistic skills. In this study we explored how early childhood teachers' (n = 86) pedagogical content knowledge for language and vocabulary, and their book-reading implementation across the school…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Vocabulary Development
Student-Focused, Career-Driven Exploration in Natural History Museums through Experiential Education and Mentorship: A Model to Intentionally Increase the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Students
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Flemming, Adania D. C. – Natural Sciences Education, 2023
Being immersed in the processes of research can develop undergraduate students' science identities and support their persistence in pursuing science careers. However, it can be difficult for students to find opportunities for engaging in authentic scientific research. The professional staff and scientific objects in natural history museums provide…
Descriptors: Natural Sciences, Museums, Science Teaching Centers, Undergraduate Students
Tackling Climate-Science Learning through Futures Thinking
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Taylor, Simon; Jones, Ben – set: Research Information for Teachers, 2020
This study examined the role of a future-oriented scenario with secondary school students using diorama construction which included climate-change knowledge and envisioning alternative futures. To explore the potential role of futures-thinking modelling, students from one class participated in a 12-week cross-curricular inquiry with their…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Climate, Environmental Education, Futures (of Society)
Engaging in Science Practices in Classrooms Predicts Increases in Undergraduates' STEM Motivation, Identity, and Achievement: A Short-Term Longitudinal Study
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Starr, Christine R.; Hunter, Lisa; Dunkin, Robin; Honig, Susanna; Palomino, Rafael; Leaper, Campbell – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2020
Our short-term longitudinal study explored undergraduate students' experiences with performing authentic science practices in the classroom in relation to their science achievement and course grades. In addition, classroom experiences (felt recognition as a scientist and perceived classroom climate) and changes over a 10-week academic term in STEM…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, STEM Education, Undergraduate Students, Biology