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Peer reviewedCannon, 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
Peer reviewedHawk, 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
