STEM and computer science education publications
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Simcalc Design Principles
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On Motivation, Ability And The Perceived Situation In Science Test Performance: A Person-Centered Approach With High School Students
This research examined between-group differences in test-related perceptions, engagement, and performance; and within-group predictors of science performance among groups of high school students characterized by different patterns of science motivation.
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Evaluation Of Technology-Based Nutrition Program Meals Matter
A survey was administered to gauge to a sample of potential users of Meals Matter in the target population of adult homemakers.
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Mediation Of Genetics Learning By Phenomenological And Discursive Representations
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Visual Representations in the Collaborative Learning of Chemistry
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The Design Of Software For Teaching Rate Of Change In Middle School
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Information Technology Research And Education, Teaching And Learning
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Integrative Performance Assessments In Technology
This report describes the development of a set of prototype technology-supported performance assessments designed to test students' use of technology integrated within problem-based reasoning and communication tasks.
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A Framework For Quality In Educational Technology Programs
Highlights include clearly articulated goals; developing learning and thinking skills; equity for educational excellence; promoting organizational change; measurable evidence of effectiveness; and usefulness to others, including adaptability, sustainability, and scalability.
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Using Cognitive Analyses To Describe Motivation In Terms Of Cognitive, Metacognitive And Affective Engagement In Different Science Assessment Contexts
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Integrating Palm Technology Into WISE Inquiry Curriculum: Two School District Partnerships
We describe a program of research to explore how Palm Pilot technology can facilitate inquiry activities in K-12 science and mathematics curriculum.
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On The Links Between Students’ Motivational Patterns And Their Perceptions Of, Beliefs About, And Performance On Different Types Of Science Assessments: A Multidimensional Approach To Achievement Validation
This research sought to examine the link between different situational demands, in this case three different types of science achievement tests, and perceptions, beliefs, and performance of high school students.