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Wentzel, Carolyn – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
INTEGRITY, an item analysis and statistical collusion detection (answer copying) online application, was reviewed. Features of the software and examples of program output are described in detail. INTEGRITY was found to be easily utilized with an abundance of well-organized documentation and built-in features designed to guide the user through the…
Descriptors: Item Analysis, Computer Software, Multiple Choice Tests, Costs
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Miller, Haynes R.; Upton, Deborah S. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
The d'Arbeloff Interactive Mathematics Project or d'AIMP is an initiative that seeks to enhance and ultimately transform the teaching and learning of introductory mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A result of this project is a suite of "mathlets," a carefully developed set of dynamic computer applets for use in the…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, College Instruction
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Gaskill, Martonia; McNulty, Anastasia; Brooks, David W. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
WebQuests are activities in which students use Web resources to learn about school topics. WebQuests are advocated as constructivist activities and ones generally well regarded by students. Two experiments were conducted in school settings to compare learning using WebQuests versus conventional instruction. Students and teachers both enjoyed…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Conventional Instruction, Outcomes of Education
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Stieff, Mike; Wilensky, Uri – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2003
Describes a novel modeling and simulation package and assesses its impact on students' understanding of chemistry. Connected Chemistry was implemented inside the NetLogo modeling environment. Using Connected Chemistry, students employed problem -solving techniques characterized by stronger attempts at conceptual understanding and logical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Structures, College Students, Comprehension
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Wang, Shiang-Kwei; Yang, Chiachi – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2005
This article describes practical issues related to the design and the development of a Web-Based Learning Environment (Web-LE) for high school students. The purpose of the Fossilization Web-LE was to help students understand the process of fossilization, which is a complex phenomenon and is affected by many factors. The instructional design team…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Web Based Instruction, Educational Environment, Instructional Design
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Buckley, Barbara C.; Gobert, Janice D.; Kindfield, Ann C. H.; Horwitz, Paul; Tinker, Robert F.; Gerlits, Bobbi; Wilensky, Uri; Dede, Chris; Willett, John – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2004
This paper describes part of a project called Modeling Across the Curriculum which is a large-scale research study in 15 schools across the United States. The specific data presented and discussed here in this paper is based on BioLogica, a hypermodel, interactive environment for learning genetics, which was implemented in multiple classes in…
Descriptors: Genetics, Field Tests, Models, High Schools