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A Reassessment of the Effects of Inquiry-Based Science Curricula of the 60's on Student Performance.

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Shymansky, James A.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990

In this project, a resynthesis of the research dealing with student performance in new science curricula was conducted using refined statistical procedures. Results generally supported earlier meta-analysis studies. (CW)

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry

Toward a Clearer Representation of the Crisis in Science Education.

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Staver, John R.; Small, Larry – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990

Compared were the integrated process skills of American youngsters who studied for several years in an activity-based, materials-oriented program to a group of Japanese pupils who studied in a similar program and to an American group whose program was textbook oriented. Implications are discussed. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: Comparative Education, Discovery Learning, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Science