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Download full textChung, Gregory K. W. K.; Herl, Howard E.; Klein, Davina C. D.; O'Neil, Harold F., Jr.; Schacter, John – 1997
This report examines issues in the scale-up of assessment software from the Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). "Scale-up" is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning adding new assessment tools to CRESST's assessment software. During the past several years, CRESST has been developing and evaluating a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Concept Mapping, Educational Assessment
Bilan, Bohdan J. – 1992
This introduction to computer simulations as an integrated learning experience reports on their use with students in grades 5 through 10 using commercial software packages such as SimCity, SimAnt, SimEarth, and Civilization. Students spent an average of 60 hours with the simulation games and reported their experiences each week in a personal log.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Div. of Science, Technical and Environmental Education. – 1985
This report provides information and conceptual tools needed to foster development of an interdisciplinary pedagogy geared to solving of environmental problems. It describes several procedures to further educational activities aimed at the solution of environmental problems. The approaches presented include the following: (1) The discussion group…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education
Shapiro, Wendy L. – 1999
Rich educational environments encourage students to construct their own knowledge, to solve problems collaboratively, and to heighten their interest and motivation to continue to learn. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study that investigated the formation of collaborative problem solving through social interaction during a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Group Activities, High Schools
Telese, James A.; Jordan, Kathy – 1993
The Ocean Drilling Project brings together scientists and governments from 20 countries to explore the earth's structure and history as it is revealed beneath the oceans' basins. Scientific expeditions examine rock and sediment cores obtained from the ocean floor to learn about the earth's basic processes. The series of activities in this…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education, Geology
Peer reviewedEsty, Warren W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents a program to introduce fifth graders to everyday economic life by constructing a true-to-life simulation of an economic community. Students apply mathematics skills to managing a checking account, calculating electric bills, and managing shops using computers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Economics Education, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Daellenbach, Lawrence A.; And Others – 1977
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of computer assisted instruction (CAI) on the cognitive and affective development of college students enrolled in a principles of macroeconomics course. The hypotheses of the experiment were stated as follows: In relation to the traditional principles course, the experimental treatment will…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction
