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Wilhelm, Jennifer Anne – School Science and Mathematics, 2014
This research explored young children's early thoughts about natural phenomena and investigated sources of influence toward their knowledge construction. Two Piagetian interviews were conducted with four children. Each child was questioned about two phenomena in particular: (a) the moon and its changing appearance (moon phases) and (b) the…
Descriptors: Young Children, Interviews, Astronomy, Misconceptions
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Martin, Christie Lynn – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
In this study, I examine how using a writers' workshop model in mathematics creates a space for students to write about their mathematical thinking and problem solving and how their writing impacts instruction. This case study of one classroom with one teacher spanned 6 weeks and included 18 implementations of an adapted version of the Writers'…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Writing Workshops, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
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Jones, M. Gail; Rua, Melissa J. – School Science and Mathematics, 2008
This study describes 5th, 8th, and 11th-grade students', teachers', and medical professionals' conceptions of flu and microbial illness. Participants constructed a concept map on "flu" and participated in a semi-structured interview. The results showed that these groups of students, teachers and medical professionals held and structured their…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Grade 5, Grade 8, Grade 11
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Tirosh, Dina; Graeber, Anna O. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Investigated was whether preservice teachers' success in solving division word problems was effected by the type of problem or by the common misconceptions related to primitive models of division. Preservice teachers' ways of thinking about division were also examined. Sample division problems, results, discussion, and implications are included.…
Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Interviews, Mathematical Concepts
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Stavy, Ruth – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
The development of students' (n=80) conceptions of matter was investigated. Students' ideas about matter were examined by asking students to verbally explain what matter means and to classify items into matter and nonmatter. A major difficulty is indicated by students regarding the concept of matter. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classification, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Thipkong, Siriporn; Davis, Edward J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
A study on the impact of misconceptions on preservice elementary teachers' processes in solving problems involving multiplication and division of decimals is described. Included are the purpose of the study, a description of the subjects, instruments, and interviews, the findings, and discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education