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"Maybe the Algae Was from the Filter": Maybe and Similar Modifiers as Mediational Tools and Indicators of Uncertainty and Possibility in Children's Science Talk
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Kirch, Susan A.; Siry, Christina A. – Research in Science Education, 2012
Uncertainty is an essential component of scientific inquiry and it also permeates our daily lives. Understanding how to identify, evaluate, resolve and live in the presence of uncertainty is important for decision-making strategies and engaging in transformative actions. In contrast, confidence and certainty are prized in elementary school…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Science Activities, Classroom Communication, Inquiry