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Minner, Daphne D.; Levy, Abigail Jurist; Century, Jeanne – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
The goal of the Inquiry Synthesis Project was to synthesize findings from research conducted between 1984 and 2002 to address the research question, "What is the impact of inquiry science instruction on K-12 student outcomes?" The timeframe of 1984 to 2002 was selected to continue a line of synthesis work last completed in 1983 by Bredderman…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Effectiveness
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Shymansky, James A.; Kyle, William C., Jr.; Alport, Jennifer M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
This study summarizes the results of a quantitative synthesis of the retrievable primary research dealing with the effects of new science curricula on student performance. This study synthesizes the results of 105 experimental studies involving more than 45,000 students and utilizes the quantitative synthesis perspective to research integration…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Science Education, Statistical Analysis, Academic Achievement