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Tretter, Thomas R.; Jones, M. Gail – School Science and Mathematics, 2003
This exploratory case study investigates relationships between use of an inquiry-based instructional style and student scores on standardized multiple-choice tests. The study takes the form of a case study of physical science classes taught by one of the authors over a span of four school years. The first 2 years were taught using traditional…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Standardized Tests, Academic Achievement, Science Tests
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Painter, Jason; Tretter, Thomas R.; Jones, M. Gail; Kubasko, Dennis – School Science and Mathematics, 2006
Although there have been numerous scientists-in-the-classroom initiatives in recent years, there is little research that documents whether or not these initiatives make an impact on students. This study examined 27 seventh-grade and 27 tenth-grade students' perceptions of scientists before and after a weeklong educational experience on…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientists, Educational Experience, Student Attitudes