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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Science class"”.
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Academic language development through technology: English learners in a fifth grade science class
… the performance of technologyassisted tasks in a science classroom to detail some of the opportunities for learning made available to English learners (ELs) and some practices that might constitute effective instruction within such a context. In particular, this study explores how ELs use language …
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Understanding The Experiences Of A Group Of Yemeni Students In An Esl Science Class
<p>American classrooms are experiencing an influx of diverse language speaking students while for science educators the study of EBL students’ learning in science classrooms is a relatively new field (Lee & Buxton, 2010). At the same time there is a growing emphasis on the importance of science …
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The effects of blended learning on critical thinking in a high school Earth Science class
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Exploring the Impact of Cognitive Awareness Scaffolding for Debugging in an Introductory Computer Science Class
… However, a lot of introductory pro- gramming classes tend to focus on writing and reading code than on debugging. They utilize programming assignments that are designed in ways such that students learn debugging by completing these assignments which makes debugging more of an im- plicit goal. …
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The relationship among middle school students' motivation perceptions of science class, science identification and career goals
… motivation-related perceptions of their science class affected their science identification, which sequentially affected their future science-related career goals. The MUSIC® Model of Motivation (Jones, 2009, 2018) includes five components (i.e., eMpowerment, Usefulness, Success, …
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Relationships of student gender, personal epistemological beliefs, science self-efficacy, attitude, and subjective norms to intended science class enrollment
… in high school physics, chemistry, and biology classes. Attitude toward enrollment and social support for enrollment predicted enrollment intent, with gender, academic ability, and self-efficacy explaining a small but significant portion of additional variance. Examination of beliefs underlying …
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Rules of the Game: Effects of a Game-based Metaphor on Instructional Activity Design and the Use of Student Mentors on Learning Outcomes in a Middle School General Science Class
… on learning outcomes in a middle school general science class. The participants for this study were 165 students, ages 13-14 years old, who were enrolled in 8th grade at a mid-Atlantic middle school. Two research questions were used to conduct the research:;1. Can science content be designed and …
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Effects of emotional intelligence on academic achievement in the alternative high school classroom
… intelligence, academic self-efficacy in science and technology, and family background on academic achievement of alternative high school students. Gender, age, learning style, and ethnicity of the student are analyzed to determine any moderator effect on these relationships. Seventy-five …
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Linking classroom environment with at-risk engagement in science: a mixed method approach
… engagement for students at-risk across five science classroom settings. The learning environment includes instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, positive learning environment, and an academically challenging environment. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered in the …
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Advancement Of Understanding In Physical Science And Reduction Of Mathematical Anxiety Through The Use Of Supplemental Mathematics Material
… (created to be complementary to a physical science course) could provide a significant change in the attitudes and performance of the students involved. The supplementary text was provided in the form of a booklet. Participants were students in a physical science class. Students were given …
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The effectiveness of electronic mail as a medium for cooperative science learning
… electronic mail as a medium for cooperative science learning on the achievement and attitudes of 136 high school physics and physical science students from two similar yet geographically separated schools. Subjects were assigned to either the face-to-face or electronic mail treatment group …
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African American Females 'Perceptions of Their Science Classroom Learning Enviornment And Its Impact on Their Attitudes Toward Science
… examine learning environments in middle school science for African American females and its impact on science attitudes. The objective of the study was to gain insight into the perceptions of the science classroom environment as seen by middle school African American females. The "What is …
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Integrating Journal Writing With Inquiry Based Science Instruction In A Second Grade Classroom
… research study investigated the effects of using science journals to promote science writing and to investigate changes in student attitudes in a second grade inquiry-based science class. This was an action research study in which qualitative and quantitative data was collected. The data was …
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Teaching Middle School Students to Use a Test Taking Strategy (Mainstreaming, Learning Strategies, Generalization)
… were among the poorest comprehenders in their class, with an average percentile score on the reading comprehension section of the Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT) of 22 (range = 2 to 44). The remaining 18 students scored above average (mean = 76, range = 58 to 99). For a near-generalization …
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Integrative Perspectives of Academic Motivation
… empirically investigated students' motivation in science class as a complex, dynamic, and context-bound phenomenon that incorporates multiple motivation constructs. Following a person-centered approach, we completed cluster analyses of students' perceptions of 5 well-known motivation constructs …
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Building background knowledge in science: English language learners, sheltered instruction, and first graders
… building background knowledge, was used to teach science in a first grade classroom to see if it could increase the science comprehension of ELLs. Many strategies were used to teach vocabulary during the first four days of each science unit. These strategies included setting aside a vocabulary …
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Aggregation of student answers in a classroom setting
In a typical class, an instructor does not have enough time to poll all students for answers to questions, although it would be the best method for discovering students' misconceptions. The aggregator module of a system called Classroom Learning Partner provides a solution to this problem by …
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The Effects of Classroom Response Systems on Student Learning and Engagement
Classroom Response Systems (CRS) are devices that are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, yet allow full and anonymous participation by students while providing immediate feedback to instructors. These devices have shown promise as a tool to increase engagement in learners, an outcome that …
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Using time-lapse and stroboscopic photography to enhance student understanding of plant growth, structure, and pollination: an inquiry-based study
… students to generate their own images in a science class as opposed to using pre-existing images. The participants in the study were 7th grade science students enrolled in a small, rural, Louisiana school. A mixed methods design was used so that call available data was collected and …
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