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ERIC Number: EJ440116
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
Factors Associated with the Acquisition of Functional Knowledge and Understanding of Science.
Tamir, Pinchas
Research in Science and Technological Education, v9 n1 p17-37 1991
The relationships and possible effects of various personal home and school variables on the acquisition of functional biological, chemical, and physical scientific knowledge by tenth grade Israeli students (n=544) was investigated. Biology was the only subject in which functional knowledge was significantly related to nonformal science activities. Intentions for further learning was the most influential background variable. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Career Choice, Chemistry, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Content Area Reading, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level, Occupational Aspiration, Parent Role, Physics, Science Achievement, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Israel