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ERIC Number: EJ446450
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
A Method to Quantify Major Themes of Scientific Literacy in Science Textbooks.
Chiappetta, Eugene L.; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v28 n8 p713-25 Oct 1991
Describes the development of a valid and reliable method to quantitatively analyze the content of science textbooks, especially those used in middle and senior high school science courses. The approach employed four aspects of scientific literacy to determine curriculum balance in textbooks. (KR)
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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