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  • Student Active Learning Anxieties Differ by Preferred Seating Location in Introductory Biology Classes

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum Launch and Unit Launch Workshops 2025

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    OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum Launch and Unit Launch Workshops 2025 NSTA is excited to offer in-person OpenSciEd workshops nationwide. As an OpenSciEd Certified Professional Learning Provider, we've undergone rigorous training to ensure top-quality, collaborative support for educators. This…

  • Less Text, More Learning

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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,…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 4

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 4 Full-Day WorkshopSensemaking Supports All! Empowering Multilingual Learners through SciencePreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch.…

  • Who Gets Helped?

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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…

  • Comparison of Student Success Between High-Clicker and Low-Clicker Frequency in a Large-Enrollment Introductory Biology Course

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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…

  • 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…

  • National Conference Science Education Anaheim 2026 - STEM Showcase

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    National Conference Science Education Anaheim 2026 - STEM Showcase The STEM Showcase — Connect, Collaborate and Explore at ANA26Get ready to kick off ANA26 with an interactive STEM Showcase you won’t want to miss! Discover innovative STEM and science-based programs, connect with inspiring…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Building Bridges

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    We describe a hands-on, collaborative activity designed to illustrate general properties of evolution, provide practice for quantitative skills, promote creativity and collaboration, and enable student self-assessment…

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