Science Problem Solving Approaches in Elementary School Classrooms.

Harty, Harold; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ421958

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Science Problem Solving Approaches in Elementary School Classrooms.

Harty, Harold; And Others

School Science and Mathematics, v91 n1 p10-14 Jan 1991

Presented are the results of a survey of elementary school principals designed to determine whether problem solving and critical thinking skills are an integral part of the science curriculum in elementary schools. Curriculum orientation, amount of problem solving, and problem-solving/higher-order thinking priorities are discussed. (CW)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Surveys, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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