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Hickey, Daniel T.; Taasoobshirazi, Gita; Cross, Dionne – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
An assessment-oriented design-based research model was applied to existing inquiry-oriented multimedia programs in astronomy, biology, and ecology. Building on emerging situative theories of assessment, the model extends prevailing views of formative assessment "for" learning by embedding "discursive" formative assessment more directly into the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Astronomy, Biology, Ecology
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Barab, Sasha A.; Hay, Kenneth E.; Barnett, Michael; Keating, Thomas – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Describes an introductory astronomy course for undergraduate students in which students use three-dimensional (3-D) modeling tools to model the solar system and develop rich understandings of astronomical phenomena. Indicates that 3-D modeling can be used effectively in regular undergraduate university courses as a tool to develop understandings…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Models