The Differential Effects of Miras and Mirrors on Eighth-Grade Females' and Males' Ability to Learn Principles of Plane Mirrors.

Conroy, Lynn M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ502115

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Differential Effects of Miras and Mirrors on Eighth-Grade Females' and Males' Ability to Learn Principles of Plane Mirrors.

Conroy, Lynn M.; And Others

School Science and Mathematics, v94 n8 p395-400 Dec 1994

Study of (n=101) eighth-grade physical science students learning principles of plane mirrors using mirrors and Miras found that males scored significantly higher than females on a chapter test but that all students benefited when both Miras and mirrors were used throughout the learning process. (18 references) (Author/MKR)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Manipulative Materials, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Visual Learning

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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