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Jackson, Bryan – School Science Review, 1988
Discusses the use of a microcomputer in the assessment of middle school pupils in science classes. Describes experimental details, the computer program, test procedures, and results. Concluded that pupils benefit from the immediate feedback provided by computer assessment compared to traditional methods. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Assessment

Wainwright, Camille L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Evaluates the attributes of a microcomputer software package as a supplement to chemistry instruction. Reports higher scores among the students in a control group. Discovers no significant interaction between treatment and development stage. Discusses several implications for further research. Provides the General Chemistry Test and error analysis…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education

Kirschner, Paul; Huisman, Willibrord – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Identifies the problems associated with the use of dry laboratories in science education, presents design considerations for the use of such practicals in science education, and presents examples of innovative nontraditional practicals. Contains 23 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science