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ERIC Number: EJ317447
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effect of Schooling upon Understanding of Selected Science Terms.
Yager, Robert E.; Yager, Stuart O.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n4 p359-64 Apr 1985
The meanings of eight science terms (volume, organism, motion, energy, molecule, cell, enzyme, fossil) were studied by 9-, 13-, and 17-year-olds. Results indicate that the schools were ineffective in increasing numbers of students who mastered these terms between seventh and eleventh grade. Reasons for this finding are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Comprehension, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Science Education Research