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Tong Tong; Feipeng Pi; Siyan Zheng; Yi Zhong; Xiaochun Lin; Yajun Wei – Research in Science Education, 2025
Students' success in physics problem-solving extends beyond conceptual knowledge of physics, relying significantly on their mathematics skills. Understanding the specific contributions of different mathematics skills to physics problem-solving can offer valuable insights for enhancing physics education. Yet such studies are rare, particularly at…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Instruction
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Yeh, Fan-Yu; Tran, Ngoc-Huy; Hung, Shih Hsun; Huang, Chin-Fei – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2022
This study integrated environmental issues as the initial problem to explore the process of problem-solving of high school students and proposes the concept of environmental problem-solving (EPS) to probe the interaction between high school students' scientific performance and EPS strategies. There were 139 high school students in Taiwan who…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, High School Students, Knowledge Level, Environment
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Bircan, Mehmet Akif; Akman, Emrah – Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 2023
This study aimed to reveal a relationship between high school students' 21st-century skills and academic performance in mathematics and science courses. The research was designed in a relational survey model. In the study group, there were 596 students. Descriptive statistics, the one-way analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation test, and…
Descriptors: High School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, 21st Century Skills
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Yakob, Muhammad; Sari, Ratih Permana; Hasibuan, Molani Paulina; Nahadi, Nahadi; Anwar, Sjaeful; El Islami, R. Ahmad Zaky – Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2023
In the virtual laboratory learning process, students' scientific abilities in solving a problem are very important to explore. This study aims to develop classroom-based authentic assessment instruments through virtual laboratory learning in chemistry to see an increase in students' scientific performance. The research was conducted at a public…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Feasibility Studies, Electronic Learning, Laboratory Experiments
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June Maker; Kadir Bahar – Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 2024
In this 21st century context, communities and nations cannot afford to lose the talents of any young people. Shifts in thinking and practices are needed: from one-dimensional definitions to varied talents and 21st century skills of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication; from identification to assessment; from the goal of…
Descriptors: Student Development, Problem Solving, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement
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Ernest Koranteng – Science Education International, 2024
This study aimed to uncover common difficulties and possible areas for improvement by focusing on the approaches and errors made by 3rd-year undergraduate chemistry students in solving organic synthesis problems. The study employed a purposive sampling technique to select 112 undergraduate chemistry major students to participate in this study.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Chemistry, Science Instruction
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Veli Toptas; Feyyaz Oztop; Ferit Gunes – International Technology and Education Journal, 2024
The purpose of this article is to examine the effects of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education practices carried out at the primary school level in Turkey on various learning outcomes. The systematic review method was employed to accomplish this purpose. This study examined whether 30 comparisons from publications…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students
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Vula, Eda; Berisha, Fatlume – European Journal of Educational Research, 2022
Algebraic knowledge transfer is considered an important skill in problem-solving. Using algebraic knowledge transfer, students can connect concepts using common procedural similarities. This quasi-experimental study investigates the influence of algebraic knowledge in solving problems in a chemistry context by using analogical transformations. The…
Descriptors: Algebra, Problem Solving, Transfer of Training, Chemistry
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Sarfo, Frederick Kwaku; Debrah, Patrick; Amankwah, Francis; Owusu Mensah, Francis – Cogent Education, 2022
The study was designed to investigate the impact of First Principles of Instruction (FPI) with computer animation and chart, and their functional effect on gender to acquire expertise in science in Junior High School (JHS). The content for the treatments was selected from JHS integrated science syllabus. The contents of the instructional media…
Descriptors: Animation, Teaching Methods, Gender Differences, Junior High School Students
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Musa Adekunle Ayanwale; Jamiu Oluwadamilare Amusa; Adekunle Ibrahim Oladejo; Funmilayo Ayedun – Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, 2024
The study focuses on assessing the proficiency levels of higher education students, specifically the physics achievement test (PHY 101) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). This test, like others, evaluates various aspects of knowledge and skills simultaneously. However, relying on traditional models for such tests can result in…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Difficulty Level, Item Analysis, Test Items
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Suendarti, Mamik; Virgana, Virgana – Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 2022
Natural science learning achievement is an essential factor in learning outcomes. This research investigated an experimental study that aimed to improve concept science test result in online learning through Jigsaw cooperative learning model and learning style. The research involved the sample of 80 students from junior high school in South…
Descriptors: Natural Sciences, Science Education, Science Achievement, Cooperative Learning
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Su, King-Dow – Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2021
The presented research focuses on verifying the confluent application of concept mapping (CM) and socio-scientific issues (SSI) according to the value-laden and moral dilemma orientation to construct problem-solving performance. This research sets up some perspectives for all 146 participants, including 139 students and 7 experts. All findings…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Concept Mapping, Science Process Skills, Science Achievement
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Su, King-Dow – Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2022
This research conceived multivariate learning concepts and aimed at the implementation of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) life learning of face recognition, self-driving, and robots' situational issues into problem-based learning (PBL) in natural science. This research put forward problem-solving and group cooperation in which students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Natural Sciences
Franck Salles; Aurélie Lacroix – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2024
Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize education by enhancing quality, fairness, and efficiency. However, equitable access to these technologies remains a challenge. ILSAs (international large-scale assessments) have shown that the relationship between digital use and performance varies across countries and over time. To fully…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Tests
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Gültekin, Sevim Burçin; Altun, Taner – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2022
The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of activities based on scientific process skills on problem-solving skills of 4th grade students in science lessons. In the study a non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test design type of quasi-experimental method was used. The research study group was composed of 30 students with 15…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Elementary School Students, Science Process Skills, Problem Solving
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