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Holliday, William G.; Benson, Garth – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1991
Reports a study that examined the generalizability of selective-attention and academic-studying hypotheses to a modified science chart medium. The adjunct questions used in this study were designed to selectively focus students' attention on specific columns in a modified science chart, with the goal of improving student achievement on a test…
Descriptors: Biology, Charts, Comprehension, Educational Research
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Wu, Hsin-Kai; Krajcik, Joseph S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
This case study characterizes the inscriptional practices demonstrated by seventh graders, particularly their use of data tables and graphs, in an inquiry-based learning environment. Using a naturalistic approach, we collected multiple sources of data during an 8-month instructional unit that emphasized water quality and relevant concepts. The…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Educational Environment, Water Quality, Graphs