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Ladd, Ned; Nottis, Katharyn E. K. – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2019
As computer-based visualization techniques are becoming more important across the landscape of astronomy education, this pre-test/post-test study using the Size, Scale, and Structure Concept Inventory (S3CI) looked at the impact of using a hybrid combination of hands-on and computer-based activities on the learning of five semesters of non-science…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Computer Simulation, Science Laboratories, Astronomy
Flohic, Hélène M. L. G. – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2017
A common challenge among university professors is how to best design undergraduate courses to successfully enhance students' attitudes. To compare which curriculum was more efficient at fostering a positive attitude towards science in general, I studied the impact of two different general education science courses on the attitudes of college…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Astronomy, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes
Slater, Stephanie J. – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2014
The Test Of Astronomy STandards (TOAST) is a comprehensive assessment instrument designed to measure students' general astronomy content knowledge. Built upon the research embedded within a generation of astronomy assessments designed to measure single concepts, the TOAST is appropriate to measure across an entire astronomy course. The TOAST's…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Academic Standards, Science Tests, Test Content
Slater, Stephanie J.; Slater, Timothy F. – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2015
Although the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are not federally mandated national standards or performance expectations for K-12 schools in the United States, they stand poised to become a de facto national science and education policy, as state governments, publishers of curriculum materials, and assessment providers across the country…
Descriptors: Fidelity, Academic Standards, Science Education, Astronomy