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International Student Assessment For The New Millennium, Ray Adams
International Student Assessment For The New Millennium, Ray Adams
Prof Ray Adams
The author briefly describes the OECD initiated project, 'Program for International Student Assessment' (PISA), in which over 100,000 15 year old students from 4000 schools in 26 countries will participate. A major focus of the project is the assessment of wider knowledge, skills and competencies in literacy, mathematics and science areas.
Recruitment Of High School Minority Students Into Engineering, Math, Science And Technology Futures On Predominantly White Campuses, Franklin Titus Thompson, Tome Sires, Carol Batt
Recruitment Of High School Minority Students Into Engineering, Math, Science And Technology Futures On Predominantly White Campuses, Franklin Titus Thompson, Tome Sires, Carol Batt
Teacher Education Faculty Proceedings & Presentations
“This session is for college administrators who wish to make traditionally elitist program more inclusive. Its is also helpful to community and school district personnel who wish to investigate how to set up a similar program in their community.”
Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni And Friends (Spring 1998), Taylor University
Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni And Friends (Spring 1998), Taylor University
The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)
The Spring 1998 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning In Middle School Science, Alan Bandstra
Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning In Middle School Science, Alan Bandstra
Master of Education Program Theses
Middle school science students appear to lack motivation when learning under teaching methods which reduce the subject of science to a body of facts. This study attempted to examine the effectiveness of problem-based learning as an alternative teaching method in sixth grade science. The participants were generally homogeneous representing mostly Caucasian children, and the classrooms were typical classrooms containing the normal range of abilities. Three variables were tested in a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design: attitude toward science, problem-solving ability, and knowledge. Results showed no significant effect for any of the variable as a result of the intervention. However, certain …
Science Laboratory Investigations In Year 9: Instruction And Assessment, Pamela J. Garnett
Science Laboratory Investigations In Year 9: Instruction And Assessment, Pamela J. Garnett
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
The purpose of this research was to develop, implement and evaluate science investigation work based on a cognitive apprenticeship model of instruction and 'linked' to different assessment procedures. Data were gathered to evaluate the effects of the instruction and approaches to assessment on teachers and students, and on the development of students' investigation competency. Year 9 students performed six science investigations in which they examined a relationship between variables. Groups of three students worked together to choose the independent variable, plan their investigation, collect and analyse their data, and to evaluate their findings. The cognitive apprenticeship model of instruction included …