Computational thinking (CT) is being recognized as a critical component of student success
in the digital era. Many contend that integrating CT into core curricula is the surest method …

The paper aims to provide a review of literature that emphasizes students' and teachers'
views on the nature of science (NOS) and associated instructional approaches to develop …

This chapter focuses on changes in large-scale assessments in science education, at the
international, national, and state levels. Historically, these assessments are for purposes …

The eight scientific practices in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are
significant theoretical constructs that reflect the nature of science; they are intended to guide …

Engaging students in the essential practices of science has been forwarded as an effective
means to achieve scientific literacy for all students by promoting the learning of content …

Recognizing that the power of computation has changed the practice of science, science
education standards in a number of countries have included a call for the inclusion of …

Teaching scientific literacy in schools is not easy, even though it is needed in education in
the industrial era 4.0. This study aims to analyze the level of students' scientific literacy skills …

Drawing, constructing, and explaining a model of a given abstract phenomenon is a
challenging task. In this study, students were engaged in the Project-Based Inquiry Science …

Computational thinking (CT) is critical for Twenty-first century life. Ensuring equitable access
to CT depends on preparing teachers to integrate CT into disciplinary curricula. We report on …

Abstract Argumentation is a central epistemic process contributing to the generation,
evaluation, and application of scientific knowledge. A key challenge for science educators …