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Tekos, George; Solomonidou, Christina – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2009
This pilot study documents the design and evaluation results of an innovative teaching approach with the use of ICT regarding the optics concepts of light reflection and diffusion, and vision in Greek primary school. First there was a survey of 140 students to ascertain their initial ideas regarding these concepts. On the basis of the results of…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Computer Assisted Instruction, Optics, Computer Software
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Stern, Luli; Barnea, Nitza; Shauli, Sofia – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a dynamic software simulation on the understanding of the kinetic molecular theory by 7th graders. Students in the control group (n = 62) studied a curricular unit that addressed the differences in arrangement and motion of molecules in the three phases of matter. The experimental group (n…
Descriptors: Kinetics, Computer Software, Grade 7, Gender Differences
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Su, King-Dow – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the instructional effects of using animations, static figures, PowerPoint bulletins, and e-plus software as chemistry texts with the aid of computer-based technology. This study analyzed the characteristics of students involved in three multimedia courses and their achievement and attitude toward chemistry…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Science Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Chemistry
Herman, Joan L.; Choi, Kilchan – National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST), 2008
This article articulates a framework for examining the quality of formative assessment practice and provides empirical evidence in support of one of its components. Based on a study of middle school science, the study examines the accuracy of teachers' judgments of students' understanding and the relationship of such accuracy to middle school …
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Middle School Students, Secondary School Science, Student Evaluation
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Papanastasiou, Elena; Zembylas, Michalinos – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
The purpose of this study was to investigate the 'locality' of the relationship between attitudes towards science, self-beliefs and science achievement for senior high school students in Australia, Cyprus and the USA. These relationships were examined with the use of the structural equation modeling software, AMOS. The data for this study were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Science Achievement, Student Attitudes
Powers, Stephen; Price-Johnson, Connie – Online Submission, 2007
Background: The Waterford Early Math & Science (WEMS) program is a comprehensive educational software program designed to build math and science skills and concepts in grades K-2, alone or to supplement existing curricula. The program's capability to individualize lessons, assess and track student progress, and reteach lessons is aimed at…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, Comparative Analysis