Study of Student Behavior in a Free Choice Environment.

Rice, Marian; Linn, Marcia C.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Study of Student Behavior in a Free Choice Environment

Rice, Marian; Linn, Marcia C.

Science Education, 62, 3, 365-76, Jul-Sep 78

Examines a free choice program and ways seventh graders choose their own activities in five science categories: (1) Mechanical; (2) Physics; (3) Chemistry; (4) Biology, and (5) Combinational. Results suggest that the challenge format for the activities allows students to practice what they have learned and consolidate their knowledge. (HM)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Research, Grade 7, Instruction, Junior High School Students, Motivation, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

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