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ERIC Number: EJ473472
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
The Ubiquitous Quantities: Explorations That Inform the Design of Instruction on the Physical Properties of Matter.
Klopfer, L. E.; And Others
Science Education, v76 n6 p597-614 Nov 1992
Explores high school student's postinstructional knowledge about mass, volume, weight, and density in terms of what students need to know to successfully solve academic physical science problems. Presents definitions of the concepts, discusses hypothesized knowledge deficiencies, and suggests implications for instructional design. (Contains 31 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Density (Matter), High Schools, Physical Sciences, Problem Solving, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Weight (Mass)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Subject Content Knowledge; Volume (Physics)