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Shepardson, Daniel P.; Moje, Elizabeth B. – Science Education, 1994
Two groups of four children each were involved in a qualitative study designed to interpret the nature of fourth graders' understandings of electric circuits. Conclusions regarding knowledge restructuring are presented as well as implications for teaching, assessment, and research. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Concept Formation, Electric Circuits, Electricity