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Promoting Productive Thinking and Physics Learning Achievement of High School Students through STEAM Education
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Polmart, Piyathida; Nuangchalerm, Prasart – Online Submission, 2023
Through STEAM education, this action research aims to improve senior high school students' ability to think critically and learn effectively. The target group for this study consisted of 36 senior high school students from one school in Thailand. A STEAM education lesson plan, a test of productive thinking, and a test of learning achievement were…
Descriptors: High School Seniors, Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Art Education
Effectiveness of Science Infographics in Improving Academic Performance among Sixth Grade Pupils of One Laboratory School in the Philippines
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Basco, Raymart O. – Research in Pedagogy, 2020
This study determined the effectiveness of science infographics in improving academic performance among sixth-grade pupils of Batangas State University ARASOF- Nasugbu Laboratory School. Based on the results of the multiple pre-test and post-tests of 26 pupils, the findings elucidated that the respondents performed significantly better in their…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Data Interpretation, Instructional Materials, Instructional Effectiveness
A Comparison of Concrete and Formal Science Instruction upon Science Achievement and Reasoning Ability of Sixth Grade Students.
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Saunders, Walter L.; Shepardson, Daniel – 1984
This study examined the effect of formal and concrete instruction upon science achievement and intellectual development of sixth grade students. Formal instruction, which emphasized oral and written language, included lecture, discussion, oral quizzes, written assignments, reading assignments, films, film strips, written tests, and quizzes.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmental Stages, Elementary School Science, Grade 6
Proportional Reasoning and Achievement in High School Chemistry.
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Krajcik, Joseph S.; Haney, Richard E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1987
Discusses a study that examined which reasoning patterns are necessary for success in high school chemistry. Based on student (N=170) scores from the "Classroom Test of Formal Reasoning," it was revealed that students who use formal reasoning patterns are capable of greater achievement in chemistry. (ML)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Formal Operations
Results of Two Tenth-Grade Biology Teaching Procedures.
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Purser, Roger K.; Renner, John W. – Science Education, 1983
Examined influence of teaching methods on content achievement of concrete and formal concepts by students differing in level of operational thought and influence of concrete/formal teaching on the intellectural development of students (N=86 grade 9-10 biology students). Methodology, results, conclusions, and implications are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
The General College Vision: Integrating Intellectual Growth, Multicultural Perspectives, and Student Development
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Higbee, Jeanne L., Ed.; Lundell, Dana B., Ed.; Arendale, David R., Ed. – Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, University of Minnesota, 2005
This book explores the vision and contributions of the former General College, a program existing 74 years in the University of Minnesota, highlighting its history, mission, programs, research, and student services. This includes an evolving and dynamic program for teaching, learning, and research for student success in higher education. Following…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Intellectual Development, Student Development, Higher Education