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Showing 1 to 20 of 176 for “"Science students"”.
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Mindsets: lived experiences of black actuarial science students
… explore the experiences of six black actuarial science students at the University of Cape Town (UCT). With the underrepresentation of black African students in South Africa's actuarial science exacerbating societal imbalances, the research aims to unveil their experiences and factors shaping …
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Multidisciplinarity and creativity of engineering and science students
Engineering students must be prepared develop creative solutions to problems that fall at the intersection of multiple disciplines. In order to better understand the role of multidisciplinary learning and creativity within engineering education, this thesis explores the multidisciplinarity of …
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Effectiveness of Dissecton Alternatives for Middle School Science Students
… the achievement of two groups of 7lh grade students in a rural Northern California middle school: one that dissected preserved animals, and one that dissected animals online. In addition, pre-dissection and post-dissection surveys were administered to determine student attitudes, changes in …
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Factors Affecting the Programming Performance of Computer Science Students
… performance of first- and second year Computer Science students were conducted. In one study students used GIL, a simple application framework, for their programming assignments in a second-semester programming course. Improvements in student performance were realized. In the other study, …
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Investigating introductory science students’ knowledge of multiple representations using technology
… conducted to better understand how to measure students’ use of multiple representations in introductory science courses by expanding the possibilities of a variable representation assessment (VRA). The VRA is a computer-based assessment originally designed to measure general chemistry students’ …
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Solar System: An Interactive Learning Supplement for Sixth Grade Science Students
The file named "ClairBrett.pdf" is the primary dissertation file. The file named "ClairBrett_SpaceGame.zip" is a zipped file folder that contains two (2) executable files to view the interactive learning application described in the abstract.
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Investigating learning in secondary science students engaged in project-based learning
This thesis explores the nature of learning in students engaged in project-based learning (PBL) projects based in secondary science subjects. The literature review first establishes a working definition of learning, and then goes on the characterise project-based learning both in terms of its aims …
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Monitoring Standards Of Science Investigation Skill Attainment By Tongan Secondary Science Students
… main purpose of this study was to evaluate the science investigation skill attainment of Tongan Form 5 (16 years of age) General Science students. Benchmark statements were developed to describe the range of science investigation skills and standard of performance that should be expected of …
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Connecting social cognitive career theory to animal science students’ career decision making
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-03-01 without embargo terms
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An investigation into the attainment of spatial concepts by university science students
… descriptive astronomy or engineering drawing, do students with poor spatial visualization ability significantly under-achieve in university class examinations in these subjects relative to their spatially competent peers? If this is the case: 2. Can a battery of spatial exercises be employed to …
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Mixed Methods Study of How Computer Science Students Make Elective Course Choices
… an important part of the undergraduate Computer Science learning experience. These courses often shape a student's future career along with teaching them new skills and forming their niche in the vast world of Computer Science. While computer science students in Virginia Tech have a designated …
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Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Orientation of Undergraduate Science Students in Rwanda
The students’ enrollment in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Rwanda keeps growing (MINEDUC, 2018). There is also a simultaneous growth of graduates’ unemployment rates which leaves many of them wonder for their future (NISR, 2017). While employers and educators acknowledge the gap between …
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Academic Profiles of Science Students: An Analysis of Longitudinal Data on Virginia Students
… misalignment may be particularly true in the sciences, where low science literacy and gender-related workforce shortfalls are evident. This study was an exploration of how well standardized test scores and other academic metrics reflected progression to a science major, by gender. This …
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Scientific Reasoning and Epistemological Commitments: Coordination of Theory and Evidence Among College Science Students
… and scientific reasoning among college science students. Prior knowledge was considered an intervening factor. Participants were 139 college students enrolled in two physics courses in a large Midwestern university. They completed an online questionnaire, which assessed their prior …
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The Question-Asking Behavior of Gifted Junior High School Science Students and Their Teachers
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-08T21:24:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 6706738.pdf: 6346159 bytes, checksum: 2be82b825911e0be6afbb7c194abe00b (MD5) Previous issue date: 1966
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