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Understanding the Process of Science by Students Exposed to Different Science Curricula in Israel
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Tamir, P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1972
The contributions of Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Chemical Education Materials Study, and the Physical Science Study Committee courses to the understanding of science among Israeli students are compared. Changes in science process inventory scores in concurrent courses in grades 9-12 are examined. Common misunderstandings about the nature…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Evaluation, Science Course Improvement Projects, Scientific Enterprise
Students' Growth as a Result of Studying BSCS Biology for Several Years
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Tamir, P.; Jungwirth, E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1975
A battery of tests was administered to three groups of high school students who studied the Israel Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Adaptation Program for several years. Compared with non-BSCS students, the progress of the BSCS students in biological knowledge, inquiry skills, and understanding of science demonstrates the feasibility of…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Research, Science Course Improvement Projects
Factors Which Influence Student Achievement in High School Biology
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Tamir, Pinchas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1976
Achievement scores of Israeli high school students using Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) materials were shown to be significantly higher than those for students using another curriculum. (MLH)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Curriculum, Educational Research, Instruction
The Israeli "Bagrut" Examination in Biology Revisited.
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Tamir, Pinchas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Describes changes and effects of the Israeli paper-and-pencil matriculation examination in biology since first analysis in 1972. The examination has been significant for implementing an inquiry-oriented high school biology program based on the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study. Implications for upgrading science education are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Curriculum Development, High Schools