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Direct linkBrophy, Jere; Alleman, Janet – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2005
Very little information exists about children's prior knowledge and thinking (including misconceptions) about transportation, a topic commonly taught in elementary social studies. To develop such information, individual interviews were conducted with 96 K-3 students, stratified according to grade level, achievement level, and gender. The students…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Prior Learning, Knowledge Level
