This article presents an empirical study on an initial learning progression of energy, a
concept of central importance to the understanding of science. Learning progressions have …

Learning to Think Spatially examines how spatial thinking might be incorporated into
existing standards-based instruction across the school curriculum. Spatial thinking must be …

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and
methodological approaches to the study of personal epistemology from a psychological and …

Abstract The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize authentic scientific
practices such as developing models and constructing explanations of phenomena …

Science Learning and Instruction describes advances in understanding the nature of
science learning and their implications for the design of science instruction. The authors …

Internet Environments for Science Education synthesizes 25 years of research to identify
effective, technology-enhanced ways to convert students into lifelong science learners--one …

Informal learning experiences have risen to the forefront of science education as being
beneficial to students' learning. However, it is not clear in what ways such experiences may …

Linn and Hsi show how computers, teachers, and peers can serve as learning partners--
helping students build on their ideas and become lifelong science learners. They invite …

This study examines three questions about the impact of collaboration during scientific
argumentation. First, do groups craft better arguments than individuals? Second, to what …

This Study was designed to find out Students misconception in heat and temperature. It was
conducted by administering a questionnaire to 53 students from different major and manner …