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Showing 1 to 20 of 182 for “"science study"”.
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Gender bias in the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study 2003 (TIMMS) for Canadian students /
This study is a secondary data analysis of the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study 2003 (TIMSS) to determine if there is a gender bias, unbalanced number of items suited to the cognitive skill of one gender, and to compare performance by location. Results of the Grade 8, math portion of the …
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The effect of the elementary science study on selected science skills of educable mentally retarded students
The purpose of this study was to determine what effects, if any, the Elementary Science Study has on selected science skills of Educable Mentally Retarded students.The science skills chosen were observing, inferring, and communicating across four educational levels -- primary, intermediate, junior …
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Using Contrasting Pedagogical Approaches to Detect Differential Item Functioning in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study
Confirmatory factor analyses, based on substantive classification, were conducted on the multiple choice items utilized by TIMMS researchers. The substantive classifications were made based on whether an item could be solved using mathematical reasoning abilities or whether it required the use of …
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Perceived factors leading to poor performance amongst pupils learning science in selected secondary schools in Mwandi district, Zambia.
This study investigated the perceived factors leading to poor performance amongst pupils learning Science in Zambia, a case of Avocado Day Secondary School, Banana Boarding Secondary School and Coconut Day Secondary School in Mwandi District of Western Province. The study used a descriptive …
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Perceived factors leading to poor performance amongst pupils learning science in selected secondary schools in Mwandi district, Zambia.
This study investigated the perceived factors leading to poor performance amongst pupils learning Science in Zambia, a case of Avocado Day Secondary School, Banana Boarding Secondary School and Coconut Day Secondary School in Mwandi District of Western Province. The study used a descriptive …
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Bayesian model averaging for mathematics achievement growth rate trends
In this study, we investigated the use of Bayesian model averaging (BMA) for latent growth curve models. We used the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to predict growth rates in 8th-grade students' mathematics achievement. The dataset on male and female students' …
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A Multilevel Analysis of Student Engagement, Teacher Quality, and Math Achievement
This study examined the relationships between math engagement, teacher quality, school factors, and math achievement in middle school students. This study used the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data from the 2007 wave. The data were analyzed using exploratory factor …
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The Effect of Organizational Characteristics on School Effectiveness: A Multilevel Analysis of the Gulf Cooperation Council States
… the 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), fourth-grade students from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—performed below average compared to other countries on mathematics and …
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The Role of the Science Supervisor as Perceived by Elementary and Secondary Science Teachers
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Opportunity to Learn, Engagement, and Science Achievement: Evidence form TIMSS 2003 Data
This study examined the relationships between opportunity to learn (OTL), science engagement, and science achievement in students' middle school level. This study used the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data from the 2003 wave. The data were analyzed using structuring …
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Examining Dynamics of Student Disciplinary Engagement in Science
The recent reforms in science education envision engaging students in authentic practices of science and habits of mind (NRC, 2012); in other words, engaging students in doing science. Science is a multidimensional endeavor (Davidson, Jaber, & Southerland, 2020; Pickering, 1995). The work of the …
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Exploring the Impact of the Implementation of Reality Pedagogy: Self-efficacy, Social Capital, and Distributed Cognition
… society becomes more and more dependent on science and technology, it calls for our students to be more science-oriented and involved in science. However, as statistics show, our urban students are not as engaged in science classes, resulting in poor performance in science. With this fact in …
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Application of ordered latent class regression model in educational assessment
… students on the latent trait continuum. This study extends Croon's model to ordered latent class regression that regresses latent class membership on covariates (e.g., gender, country) and demonstrates the utilities of an ordered latent class regression model in educational assessment using …
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Designing a knowledge resource to address bounded rationality and satisficing for ICT decisions in small organisations
… lack of knowledge and Information. This Design Science study sets out to understand the situation and possibly proffer a solution. In particular, this study attempted to establish the relevance of information for ICT decision tasks. The sources of information for Small Organisations, as related …
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An investigation of academic performance of grade 9 learners in computer studies: a case study of Chamunda secondary school in Masaiti district, Zambia.
… quantitative used a descriptive cross sectional study. A 100 Pupils were randomly selected to respond to the questionnaire and 13 staffs that included the `Head teacher and teachers teaching computer studies were interviewed, making a total sample of 113. Fewer teachers were found teaching …
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Experiences of teachers in teaching computer studies as a compulsory subject in secondary schools in Kitwe district, Zambia.
The study sought to investigate experiences of computer studies teachers in teaching computer studies as a compulsory subject in selected secondary schools of Kitwe district. The objectives of the study were to: determine experiences of computer studies teachers in teaching computer studies as a …
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The effect of a state department of education mentoring program for teachers on science student achievement
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the Georgia Department of Education Science Specialist teacher-mentoring program on student achievement on science standardized tests. This study analyzed the impact this program has had on student achievement in participating high schools when …
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Strategies for improving science education practices in Vietnamese secondary schools
Thesis (M.A.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Secondary Education and Curriculum, 1971
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Learning the Rules of the Game: The Nature of Game and Classroom Supports When Using a Concept-Integrated Digital Physics Game in the Middle School Science Classroom
Games in science education is emerging as a popular topic of scholarly inquiry. The National Research Council recently published a report detailing a research agenda for games and science education entitled Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations (2011). The report recommends moving …
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Differences in Peer Bullying Victimization by Race and Gender: The Impact of Proficiency, Enjoyment, and Confidence in Math and Science
<p>Despite a significant amount of study and intervention, racial minority students continue to perform at a lower level than their White peers, while female students lag behind their male peers, in terms of math and science achievement. The consistency and resiliency of this achievement gap …
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