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ERIC Number: EJ255498
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Nov
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
An Experimental Test of an Extended Discretion Approach for High School Biology Laboratory Investigations.
Leonard, William H.; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n6 p497-504 Nov 1981
Compares the effectiveness of an Extended Discretion (ED) laboratory approach (exercising independent judgment) to a BSCS Green Version laboratory program. Results from 10 classes taught by five teachers, each teaching one experimental and one control group, favor the ED approach on a number of measures. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Evaluation, Grade 10, High School Students, Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Science Foundation; Science Education Research