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Lubben, Fred; Sadeck, Melanie; Scholtz, Zena; Braund, Martin – International Journal of Science Education, 2010
This paper reports on a study into the untutored ability of Grade 10 students to engage in argumentation about the interpretation of experimental data, and the effect of unsupported small group discussions on this ability. In this study, argumentation intends to promote critical thinking. The sample includes 266 students from five South African…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Grade 10, Cultural Influences, Language Aptitude
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Allie, Saalih; Buffler, Andy; Kaunda, Loveness; Campbell, Bob; Lubben, Fred – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Investigates the procedural understanding of first-year university science students in South Africa. Explores ideas related to the reliability of experimental data and discusses the types of reasoning underlying the responses. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Concept Formation, Context Effect