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A Study of Student Engagement in Project-Based Learning across Multiple Approaches to STEM Education Programs
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Hall, Alfred; Miro, Danielle – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
Objective: In this study, we investigated the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) activities in four secondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education settings to examine the impact of inquiry based instructional practices on student learning. Method: Direct classroom observations were conducted during the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Learner Engagement, STEM Education
Elements of Design-Based Science Activities That Affect Students' Motivation
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Jones, Brett D.; Chittum, Jessica R.; Akalin, Sehmuz; Schram, Asta B.; Fink, Jonathan; Schnittka, Christine; Evans, Michael A.; Brandt, Carol – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which a 12-week after-school science and engineering program affected middle school students' motivation to engage in science and engineering activities. We used current motivation research and theory as a conceptual framework to assess 14 students' motivation through questionnaires,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Science Education, Engineering Education, Middle School Students
Data Collection and Elementary School Mathematics.
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Evered, Lisa J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Presents data collection activities for the home, school, and community that encourage students to summarize, interpret, and draw inferences. Four types of activities are discussed: observations, surveys, experiments, and sampling. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Education, Experiments, Learning Activities
SSMILes: Measuring the Nutrient Tolerance of Algae.
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Hedgepeth, David J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1995
Presents an activity integrating mathematics and science intended to introduce students to the use of metric measurement of mass as a way to increase the meaningfulness of observations about variables in life sciences. Involves measuring the nutrient tolerance of algae. Contains a reproducible algae nutrient graph. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education