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Peer reviewedRussell, J. Michael; Chiappetta, Eugene L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Reports on a study involving eighth grade earth science students (N=287) which indicates that a problem solving approach is useful in improving overall achievement, particularly in facilitating application of earth science subject matter. (CS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Earth Science, Grade 8, Junior High School Students
Peer reviewedBarba, Robertta; Rubba, Peter A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
This study compares inservice (n=30) and preservice (n=30) earth and space science teachers on general mental abilities, content knowledge, Gagnean levels of content knowledge, and procedural knowledge in solving earth and space science problems. Results support Norman's theory of learning that inservice teachers function at the tuning mode of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Cognitive Ability, Earth Science, Educational Research
