An Empirical Determination of Concepts Contributing to Successful Performance of a Science Process: A Study of Mineral Classification.

Finley, Fred N.

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An Empirical Determination of Concepts Contributing to Successful Performance of a Science Process: A Study of Mineral Classification.

Finley, Fred N.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n8 p689-96 Nov 1982

Determined extent to which eighth-grade students' (N=35) knowledge of concepts relevant to mineral classification influenced their ability to classify minerals and which concepts were most influential. Results showed that 58.7% of variance in correct mineral classification was accounted for by students' knowledge of relevant concepts, particularly mineral hardness and cleavage. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Classification, Concept Teaching, Earth Science, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Performance Factors, Process Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science

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Language: English

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