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Students' Problem Solving Approaches for Developing Geologic Models in the Field
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Balliet, Russell N.; Riggs, Eric M.; Maltese, Adam V. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2015
Understanding how geologists conduct fieldwork through analysis of problem solving has significant potential impact on field instruction methods within geology and other science fields. Recent work has highlighted many aspects of fieldwork, but the problem solving behaviors displayed by geologists during fieldwork and the associated cognitive…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Models, Geology, Cognitive Processes
The Influence of Intensive Instruction upon the Open Exploration Behavior of Ninth Grade Students.
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Wright, Emmett L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1978
Examines the feasibility of intensive instruction (II) in either the observation of details or hypothesis generation, utilizing a discrepant event filmloop, as a model for improving the open exploration skills of ninth graders. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Achievement, Aptitude, Behavior, Inquiry
The Effects of Science Process Skill Instruction on Preservice Elementary Teachers' Knowledge of, Ability to Use, and Ability to Sequence Science Process Skills.
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Bluhm, William J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Describes a study to determine whether preservice teachers with training in science process skill instruction can improve their knowledge of and ability with process skills as well as improve their ability to sequence process skills. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Computer Simulations to Stimulate Scientific Problem Solving.
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Rivers, Robert H.; Vockell, Edward – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
This study investigated the effectiveness of computer simulations for enhancing the problem solving skills of high school students. Summaries of three related studies are presented. Results indicate that the computerized simulations enabled students to master the objectives of a biology course as effectively as traditional methods. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Ideal and Actual Outcomes from Precollege Pascal Instruction.
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Linn, Marcia C.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study that investigated the effects of various instructional practices on programming proficiency focusing on characteristics of Pascal classes. States that instructional practices involve extensive on-line access, explicit instruction, and extensive feedback. (ML)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Feedback, Instructional Innovation
Cognitive Consequences of Student Estimation on Linear and Logarithmic Scales.
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Berger, Carl F.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Examines students' problem solving performance on linear and logarithmic estimation tasks using a microcomputer. Results are discussed in terms of performance data and strategy used. Students were able to estimate faster and more efficiently for the linear estimation task but experienced difficulty on a logarithmic scale. Discusses reasons for the…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Junior High School Students, Learning Strategies