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Peer reviewedDyche, Steven; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Raises questions regarding what students are perceiving when concrete models are used to represent abstract scientific concepts. Discussion of several exploratory investigations on the role of models in science teaching is presented in three areas: (1) interactions with students; (2) effectiveness of models; and (3) spatial ability and models.…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDoerr, Helen M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1996
Investigates the construction of understanding of the motion of an object down an inclined plane which takes place through the process of model building in an integrated algebra, trigonometry, and physics class. Discusses four major themes related to student learning through modeling that emerged from the results. Discusses implications for…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies
