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Student performance in lecture-based versus case study-based instruction was compared in this study. Case-based teaching that emphasized problem solving and discussion significantly improved student performance on exams…
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A wide consensus exists among researchers that the development of students' abilities to ask questions, reason, problem solve, and think critically—in short, higher-order cognitive skills (HOCS)—should become a central…
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Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three-dimensions of the Science Education Frameworks that in themselves are complicated to understand, and…
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes (e-Book)
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If Hollywood filmed this sequel, the studio would call it “Probes II: More Battles Against Misunderstandings.” Like the blockbuster before it, Volume 2 will reveal the surprising misconceptions students bring to the…
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This article is an interview protocol that you can use to gather information about your students’ ideas about animals. Specifically, you will be able to determine which organisms your students think are animals and…
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Create open-ended prompts that integrate prior knowledge.
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This article describes how middle school teachers can improve students’ science performance using video games that incorporate principles of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Research indicates that…