This study aimed to determine the effect of the model-based science writing heuristic (M-SWH) approach on students' conceptual understanding and construction of model-based argumentations in elementary school science. Participants (N = 107) were students enrolled in 4 fourth-grade classes of a public elementary school. Two classes were assigned as…

This study investigated how well students differentiate their responses' accuracies (metacognitive monitoring) and estimate their test scores beyond counting--and counting on--the number of correct responses alone. Monitoring abilities of 2832 sixth-graders (1410 male and 1422 female native in Turkish) at an 11-item Program for International…

Through local scientific learning, this action research attempts to improve primary school students' understanding of the nature of science. The target group consisted of nine grade 6 students from a school in Thailand's northeast. The observational tools were the understanding of nature of science test, understanding of nature of science…

This study aimed to investigate the specialized content knowledge of pre-service primary school teachers about multiplication through problem posing and the justification for the accuracy of the multiplication of a two-digit number and a single-digit number. The research questions were formulated based on the theoretical framework of Ball and her…

Creative thinking skills are part of globalization era education and can be applied by implementing innovative learning models. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the open-ended learning and creative problem solving models to teach students' creative thinking skills on learning mathematics in elementary school. This research applied…

This study aims to investigate the effects of the child-to-child teaching approach on students' level of social responsibility in primary social studies courses. A mixed-method experimental intervention approach was adopted in this research. The study participants were 5th-grade students, students' parents, and a social studies teacher. The social…

Robert Collins offers congratulations to Katie Wylie, the recipient of 2022's ASE Alexander Award, which is awarded annually to a woman or group of women who have made a significant contribution to the scientific, technological, engineering or mathematical (STEM) education of girls or women, in situations of scarce resources. He offers a personal…

Trusting relationships between teachers and students is a cornerstone of success in the classroom. As a means for continuous professional growth, teachers should have an understanding of other teachers' positive experiences with and accessible strategies for how to build these relationships. Current research is missing the narrative voices of…

Angle measurement is a significant topic in almost all areas of mathematics learning and also in many disciplines outside mathematics education, such as engineering and architecture. According to the literature, there are three common conceptions of angles--as union of rays, rotations, and wedges. Researchers argued that students must consider…

The research is clear; the formative assessment process positively impacts student achievement. However, it is a complex process which is often implemented unsuccessfully in classrooms. Teachers lack a true understanding of how to use formative assessments techniques to make instructional adjustments in a continuous and ongoing manner through the…

There have been many attempts to address the deficits in traditional teaching methods for decades Multiple studies have been done on the Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM) and the results of each study has shown an improvement. The addition of relational conceptual change has added much needed improvement in teaching science. This study,…

Understanding how young learners come to construct viable mathematical arguments about general claims is a critical objective in early algebra research. The study reported here characterizes empirically developed progressions in Grades K-1 students' thinking about arguments concerning sums of evens and odds. Data are drawn from classroom lessons…

Play is fundamental to the optimal growth and development of children. Utilizing play therapy with children who require mental health support and intervention is of significant benefit to the child, as it allows them to express their needs through play, their first language. School counselors who work with elementary-aged students may find play…

On average, about 50% of teachers leave within the first five years of entering the classroom with the attrition rate for teachers in Title I schools being almost 50% greater than non-Title I schools. Principals know and understand the pressures that cause teachers to leave the profession; however, little research has been done on how to recruit…

Literacy is an important foundation skill which is central to success in any learning area. The existence of gender differences in literacy is therefore of major concern and has spurred a large amount of research. In spite of the extant literature regarding boys' language literacy underachievement, the topic has not yet become outdated. Gender…