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Fraser, Barry J. – Science Education, 1978
Provides an overview of the evaluation studies conducted on the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP). Six evaluation foci are used: (1) Curriculum development process; (2) Philosophy; (3) Materials; (4) Learning Environment; (5) Student Outcomes and; (6) Dissemination. (HM)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Research
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Tobin, Kenneth – Science Education, 1986
Students from 15 intact classes in grades 6 and 7 (N=142) from suburban schools in Perth, Australia, were used to investigate their time on task and achievement in process-oriented lessons. One finding noted is a positive relationship between achievement and student reasoning ability and engagement in planning and collecting tasks. (JN)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Process Education