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Dorph, Rena; Cannady, Matthew A.; Schunn, Christian – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2016
Expanding on recent advances in science education, cognitive and social psychology, and sociocultural studies, the paper explores a construct called "science learning activation" and a theoretical framework that describes the characteristics, function, and impact of this construct. Authors define "science learning activation"…
Descriptors: Success, Learner Engagement, Grade 5, Grade 6
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Faggella-Luby, Michael; Griffith, Robin R.; Silva, Cecilia; Weinburgh, Molly H. – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2016
This article explores the use of alternative assessments as a way to determine the impact of science instruction on English Language Learners' (ELLs) abilities to comprehend an informational trade book text, both at the level of reading comprehension and at the level of science understanding. This multi-cohort comparison study of 47 fifth grade…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Alternative Assessment, Science Instruction, Student Evaluation