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Simmons, Patricia E. – 1988
An integral part of the curriculum in introductory biology courses is the study of Mendelian genetics. Results from genetics learning studies and needs assessments demonstrated the need for additional intensive research in biology education and genetics learning. There exists a lack of detailed information describing reasoning patterns and…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Simulation, Genetics
Hashway, Robert M.; Hashway, Susan E. – Forum for Reading, 1990
Reports the results of an observational study concerning mathematical word problems to provide direction for others contemplating analyses of student difficulties from a theory base. Finds that most students experience difficulties in applying past experience, knowledge, and the language of mathematics to form internal world models. (PRA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Mathematics, College Students, Educational Research