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An Analysis of Qualities of Self-Directedness as Related to Selected Characteristics of I.S.C.S. Students
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McCurdy, D. W. – Science Education, 1975
Reports a study to assess the relationship between student self ratings on ten variables considered skills of self-direction and (1) success in the course, (2) level of the student in the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study program, (3) school where the student attended, and (4) sex of the student. (GS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Individualized Instruction, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education
Effect of an Innovative Science Program on Perceptions of Locus of Control and Satisfaction
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Bar-Tal, Daniel; And Others – Science Education, 1978
Investigates the effect of The Individualized Science (IS) program on sixth and eighth graders' perception of locus of control. Findings suggest that the structure of the environment can affect the perception of locus of control. (HM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Environment, Individualized Instruction
Interactive Effects of Source of Direction, Allocated Time, Reading Ability, and Study Orientation on Achievement in High School Science.
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Tate, Richard; Burkman, Ernest – Science Education, 1983
Examined interactive effects of direction source (teacher, student, or group direction), allocated time, reading ability, and study orientation on student achievement (N=1108) on three Individualized Science Instructional System (ISIS) minicourses. Results (among others) indicate superiority of student-directed approach over teacher/group-directed…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, High Schools, Individualized Instruction, Reading Ability
Australian Science Education Project: Overview of Evaluation Studies
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Fraser, Barry J. – Science Education, 1978
Provides an overview of the evaluation studies conducted on the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP). Six evaluation foci are used: (1) Curriculum development process; (2) Philosophy; (3) Materials; (4) Learning Environment; (5) Student Outcomes and; (6) Dissemination. (HM)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Research
Five Years of Achievement in ISCS.
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McDuffie, Thomas E., Jr.; DeRose, James V. – Science Education, 1982
Findings from a five-year study of the use of Level I of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study in a suburban Philadelphia school district are reported and discussed. (PB)
Descriptors: Achievement, Case Studies, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education