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An Exam Wrapper Intervention in Organic Chemistry I
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This article describes a quasi-experimental study conducted in two Organic Chemistry I classrooms at a diverse, urban, public university. The treatment group received an exam wrapper intervention, a series of four…
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As undergraduates’ academic distress continues to rise, it is important to consider factors related to classroom anxiety. This study investigated how student anxiety varied by preferred seating location and whether the…
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Online Connections (2010-2021)
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Online Connections (2010-2021) July-August 2021Under the SeaStandardized rubric for analyzing healthy and impacted coralStudent worksheet for organizing evidenceUsing Big Data to Understand the History of Planet EarthConnecting to the Next Generation Science StandardsDelving Into the Database…
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Supporting Equitable Sensemaking - A Strategy for Educators
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How do students build targeted science ideas and concepts? The Supporting Equitable Sensemaking - A Strategy for Educators PLU explores how the use of modalities and intentional student interactions create opportunity…
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Building First-Year Science Writing Skills With an Embedded Writing Instruction Program
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An important foundational skill developed in an undergraduate science program is the ability to find, critically evaluate, and communicate scientific information. Effective science communication depends on good writing…
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English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…
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Although peer interaction in the college classroom may benefit some students by developing peer networks for future collaborations, prior research has suggested that these relationships most often benefit students from…
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Active-learning approaches have recently been broadly promoted on many campuses, but research is limited on how varying levels of interaction impact student success. The aim of this study was to compare student success…
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When middle school teachers need fresh ideas on what to teach and how to teach it, they turn to Science Scope. It’s the perfect environment for advertising science-related products and services.Audience: Middle/junior…
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Advertising in Science and Children
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Science and Children is a professional journal for the teacher, principal, and supervisor concerned with the teaching of science at the elementary level. It covers the topics and teaching techniques that K–5 teachers…
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Student-Driven Research in the First Year
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We designed the Integrated Sciences First-Year Program (ISFP) to introduce students to the nature and process of science early in their academic career, help them develop skills and competencies, and create an…
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OpenSciEd Transform Science Teaching with OpenSciEd Professional LearningNSTA is proud to offer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Packages, designed to support districts and schools in implementing high-quality, inquiry-based science education. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and…
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Comparing Academically Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups in an Active Learning Physics Class
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Many methods have been developed for managing groups in active learning classes, but little research has been done on the effect of group structure itself. Results are presented for an active learning physics class in…