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Anderson, O. Roger – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
A mathematical model of information acquisition is presented and empirically evaluated in comparison to evidence obtained from experimental studies of science content acquisition. Implications of the model for human information acquisition and future research are discussed in the context of the unique theoretical framework of the model. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biophysics, Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Learning Processes
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Larkin, Jill H.; Rainard, Barbara – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Describes information-processing research, showing how computer models are used to explain thinking and how information processing approaches can be used systematically. Clarifies why students find factor-label method so difficult to master and discusses guidelines and suggestions for using information-processing ideas. (JM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools
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Berger, Carl F. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Instrumentation, methodology, and analysis techniques were developed to measure changes in adolescents' (N=10) skills in linear distance estimation. Microcomputers were used to present and control amount of information available to assist students in said estimations. Results and implications are reported. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Alesandrini, Kathryn Lutz; Rigney, Joseph W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Tested were all-verbal or verbal-pictorial presentations followed by either pictorial practice or a control task with 96 undergraduates; results favored pictorial presentation with review. Also tested were effectiveness of pictorial review tasks to a read-twice control with 50 different undergraduates. Pictorial review facilitated performance and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Graphics