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Effects of Behavioral Objectives on Student Achievement in ISCS
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Johnson, Clifford C.; Sherman, Jack E. – Science Education, 1975
Reports a study to determine if pre-knowledge of behavioral objectives affected students' achievement in the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study course (ISCS). Results indicated students of low science ability showed significant gain while students of high science ability did not. (EB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Research, Instruction
ISCS in Review.
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Howe, Ann C.; Stanback, Bessie – Science Education, 1985
Presents a review of research on the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). Areas addressed include: (1) teacher education; (2) student cognitive and affective outcomes; (3) teacher and student facilitative characteristics and behaviors; and (4) ISCS instructional materials. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Reviews
The Relative Effectiveness of Cooperative and Competitive Interaction Techniques in Strengthening Students' Performance in Science Classes.
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Okebukola, Peter Akinsola – Science Education, 1985
A study comparing cooperative and competitive learning approaches in science was conducted with 630 eighth-grade Nigerian students using five different treatments. Combinations of cooperation and competition were found to be the best methods of instruction. Procedural demands on teachers using these methods were relatively easy. (DH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Competition, Cooperation
Relationships among Attitude, Motivation, and Achievement of Ability Grouped, Seventh-Grade, Life Science Students.
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Cannon, Roger Kalup, Jr.; Simpson, Ronald D. – Science Education, 1985
Reports on a comprehensive, longitudinal investigation examining influences on commitment to science and achievement in science among adolescent students (N=821). Findings show that science attitude and achievement motivation declined throughout the year, life science achievement increased, and differences in achievement motivation occurred…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Biological Sciences, Females
Using Graphic Organizers to Increase Achievement in Middle School Life Science.
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Hawk, Parmalee P. – Science Education, 1986
Determined that graphic organizers are effective in increasing the achievement of sixth-grade (N=235) and seventh-grade (N=220) middle school students who used the organizers. Reasons why the graphic organizer enhances student learning and is an effective and practical teaching strategy are also discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Graphic Organizers
Relationship of an Inservice Program to Student Learning: Naturalistic Documentation.
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Boulanger, F. David – Science Education, 1980
Reports results of an evaluation of an NSF-supported inservice course for intermediate-grade and junior-high school teachers who teach physical science. The evaluation describes the relationship of teacher implementation and student perception of the instructional practices advocated in the inservice course with student achievement. (CS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation, Inservice Education, Junior High Schools
Relationship of Family Support and Ethnic Minority Students' Achievement in Science and Mathematics.
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Smith, Frances M.; Hausafus, Cheryl O. – Science Education, 1998
Identifies those aspects of family support that have the most influence on students' learning in mathematics and science. Examines the relationship of the mother's support and participation to the eighth-grade minority child's score on standardized tests. Contains 36 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Family Influence, Grade 8, Junior High Schools