Model-Based Reasoning in a Year 10 Classroom.

Stephens, Sally-Anne; McRobbie, Campbell J.; Lucas, Keith B.

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ERIC Number: EJ592112

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Model-Based Reasoning in a Year 10 Classroom.

Stephens, Sally-Anne; McRobbie, Campbell J.; Lucas, Keith B.

Research in Science Education, v29 n2 p189-208 1999

Examines the extent and nature of Year 10 students' model-based reasoning in a laboratory investigation that considered the influence of six factors on electrical resistance. Finds that spontaneous use of the electron-drift model of metals in explanations increased over the duration of the task, but the explanations were restricted to mainly model-based reasoning with lower-order relational mapping. Contains 28 references. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Action Research, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Electricity, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Laboratory Experiments, Metals, Models, Physics, Science Process Skills, Scientific Concepts, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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