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Newell, Alana D.; Zientek, Linda R.; Tharp, Barbara Z.; Vogt, Gregory L.; Moreno, Nancy P. – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
High-quality after-school programs devoted to science have the potential to enhance students' science knowledge and attitudes, which may impact their decisions about pursuing science-related careers. Because of the unique nature of these informal learning environments, an understanding of the relationships among aspects of students' content…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Scientific Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Achievement Gains
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Jones, M. Gail; Rua, Melissa J. – School Science and Mathematics, 2008
This study describes 5th, 8th, and 11th-grade students', teachers', and medical professionals' conceptions of flu and microbial illness. Participants constructed a concept map on "flu" and participated in a semi-structured interview. The results showed that these groups of students, teachers and medical professionals held and structured their…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Grade 5, Grade 8, Grade 11