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ERIC Number: EJ394282
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Reference Count: 0
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High School Students' Understanding of Chromosome/Gene Behavior during Meiosis.
Stewart, Jim; Dale, Michael
Science Education, v73 n4 p501-21 Jul 1989
Investigates high school students' understanding of the physical relationship of chromosomes and genes as expressed in their conceptual models and in their ability to manipulate the models to explain solutions to dihybrid cross problems. Describes three typical models and three students' reasoning processes. Discusses four implications. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Biology, Concept Formation, Fundamental Concepts, Genetics, Interviews, Models, Problem Solving, Protocol Analysis, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Models