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| Clark, Richard C. | 1 |
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| Koran, John J., Jr. | 1 |
| Kyle, William C. | 1 |
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| Reports - Research | 7 |
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Peer reviewedClark, Richard C.; Premo, Joseph L. – Science and Children, 1982
Reports fourth-grade results in a statewide science assessment program in Minnesota for grades 4, 8, and 11 and a comparable study conducted in Minneapolis. Suggests that hands-on, materials-centered elementary science programs properly managed and accompanied by inservice education are effective. (DC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedGlasgow, Dennis R. – Science and Children, 1983
Compared formal science scope/sequence with curriculum as it was taught in Little Rock (Arkansas) classrooms. Elementary teachers (N=126) were given a list of 273 concepts and asked if a topic was a significant part of their instruction and how much time was spent teaching it. Results are reported and discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedKoran, John J., Jr.; Lehman, Jeffrey R. – Science and Children, 1981
Summarizes representative research relating to the critical role of attention in concept formation in science. Topics discussed include curing, manipulation of symbols, and directions for focusing attention on particular aspects of concepts. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Attention, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1981
Student attitudes toward science as measured by the 1976-1977 National Assessment of Educational Progress are discussed in terms of their effect on instruction, teacher attitudes, science careers, and science courses taken. Suggestions made to improve student attitudes include improving teacher attitudes toward science and instructional methods.…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCarlisle, Robert W.; Deeter, Burton C. – Science and Children, 1989
Reports on the evaluation of a district's science fair. Describes the procedure, literature and questionnaire findings, the effects of the study, and a summary. States that as a result, changes were made in the objectives, project awards, judging criteria, and guidelines for judges. (RT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedKyle, William C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the progress of the "Science Through Discovery" program of the Richardson (Texas) Independent School District. Results of a study into the program indicate that students have improved their attitudes about science, as well as their decision-making skills regarding technological issues. (TW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Process Education
Peer reviewedPowell, Richard R.; Garcia, Jesus – Science and Children, 1988
Reviews research about racial, ethnic, and sexual stereotypes in elementary science textbooks. Describes the demographics of the United States population as of 1980. Compares these demographics to representations in textbooks. Recommends three corrections that need to be made if schools are to attend to the social message in curricular materials.…
Descriptors: Educational Discrimination, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Ethnic Stereotypes
