Analysis of Level of Understanding of 7th and 8th Grade Students on Photosynthesis Concepts by Curriculum Revision

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soo-min Lim ◽  
YoungShin Kim ◽  
윤인애
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Revision ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Level Of Understanding

scholarly journals The didactic approach of Paleontology themes in a Middle School in Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil

Terr Plural ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. e2117753
Author(s):  
Isabelle de Siqueira Tavares ◽  
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Jeanninny Carla Comniskey ◽  
Elvio Pinto Bosetti ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Origin And Evolution ◽  
Evolution Of Life ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Paleontological Heritage ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
The City

Paleontology is a fundamental theme for the study and understanding of the origin and evolution of life on earth and is included in documents that govern basic education in Brazilian schools. The city of Ponta Grossa is widely known for its sites with abundant fossiliferous content. Based on the relevance of the theme and the characteristics of the region, this study evaluated the level of knowledge about Paleontology and the preservation of Paleontological Heritage among elementary school students of a public school. We used questionnaires, lectures, exhibitions of fossils from the region, and analysis of the textbooks used by the school with two classes of 7th and 8th grade. In general, the students of the four classes demonstrated a similar level of initial knowledge about the theme, presenting basic conceptualization difficulties and a lack of knowledge about the occurrence of fossils in the region. A lack of approach to the theme in the analyzed textbooks was also verified, which corroborates the low level of knowledge of the students. The activities applied were effective in the appropriation of knowledge, with changes in the level of understanding of the students at the end. The importance of using different methodologies for teaching this science is emphasized.

scholarly journals 8. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Doğal Afet ve Afet Eğitimi Kavramını Anlama Düzeyleri / The Understanding Levels on Natural Disasters and Disasters Education Concepts for 8th Grade Students Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ufuk Karakuş ◽  
Seda Önger
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Natural Order ◽  
School Students ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Students First ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Level Of Understanding

<p class="Default"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>Natural disaster is defined as suddenly developing natural or human phenomena that harm human life and natural order. Many natural disasters have occurred in Turkey throughout history, resulting in serious loss of life and property. Although people can not prevent natural disasters, however, they can take various measures to reduce the damages. In order to reduce the indemnities caused by natural disasters, Turkey has taken many precautionary measures especially after 1999 Marmara earthquake. These steps are mostly focused on the formation of disasters, ways to prevent disasters, and legal regulations. This research was conducted to determine the level of understanding of the concept of disaster and disaster education by 8<sup>th</sup> grade students of middle school. The study sample consists of 8<sup>th</sup> grade students from Dört Eylül middle school of Simav district, Kütahya province. The research was carried out with 28 middle school students during academic year of 2014-2015. A semi-structured questionnaire consisting of open-ended questions, developed by researchers, was applied as data collection tool. The data of the study were analyzed using qualitative research techniques. Results show that students’ first perception about the word disaster is earthquake disaster, tsunami disaster. Therefore, environmental conditions of an area are found affecting the perception. Besides, variable of gender is also not found affecting the results. However, increase in income level and educational level of parents result difference in answers. </p><p><strong>Öz</strong></p><p>Ani gelişen veya ortaya çıktığında kötü sonuçları olan doğal ve beşerî olaylar, insan yaşantısına ve doğal düzene zarar vermekte ve bu durum doğal afet olarak nitelendirilmektedir. Tarih boyunca Türkiye’de pek çok doğal afet meydana gelmiş ve bunların sonucunda ciddi can ve mal kayıpları yaşanmıştır. İnsanlar doğal afetlerin oluşumunu engelleyememelerine rağmen, bunların zararlarının azaltılmasına yönelik çeşitli önlemler alabilirler. Doğal afetlerin meydana getireceği zararları azaltmak için ülkemizde özellikle 1999 Marmara depreminden sonra çalışmalara hız verilmiştir. Bu çalışmalar daha çok afetlerin oluşumu, afetlerden korunma yolları ve yasal düzenlemeler üzerine odaklanmıştır. Bu araştırma, 8. sınıf öğrencilerinin afet ve afet eğitimi kavramı hakkındaki anlama düzeylerini tespit etmek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma grubunu Kütahya İli, Simav ilçesi Dört Eylül Ortaokulu 8. Sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma, 2014-2015 eğitim-öğretim yılında 8. Sınıfta okuyan 28 ortaokul öğrencisi ile yapılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen açık uçlu sorulardan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış anket uygulanmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri nitel araştırma teknikleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucuna göre; öğrencilerin afet deyince ilk olarak deprem afetine, enaz tsunami afetine yer verildiği bulgulardan anlaşılmıştır. Dolayısıyla çevre şartları sonucu etkilemiştir. Genel olarak bakıldığında cinsiyet değişkeni sonucu etkilememiştir. Fakat ailenin gelir durumu ve ailenin eğitim durumu arttıkça afet eğitimi cevaplarında farklılık vardır.</p>

Response to Intervention and Current Implementation

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Janet L. Proly
Keyword(s):  
Response To Intervention ◽  
Federal Regulations ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Current Implementation ◽  
Rti Implementation ◽  
Level Of Understanding

Abstract Response to Intervention (RTI) implementation is becoming more widespread due to the references of RTI components in the Federal Regulations. But everyone is not at the same level of understanding about RTI and its implementation. This article will answer several questions. What is RTI? Why are we hearing more and more about RTI? How are states implementing RTI components? How can the speech-language pathologist help in RTI implementation in the presence or absence of a specific RTI infrastructure? How is Florida Proceeding with RTI implementation? Are there any new resources available for principals and other educators who might want to learn more about RTI?

Complex Problem Solving and Worked Examples

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Schmidt-Weigand ◽  
Martin Hänze ◽  
Rita Wodzinski
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Worked Examples ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Complex Problem Solving ◽  
Strategic Learning ◽  
Learning Behavior ◽  
Worked Example ◽  
8Th Grade

How can worked examples be enhanced to promote complex problem solving? N = 92 students of the 8th grade attended in pairs to a physics problem. Problem solving was supported by (a) a worked example given as a whole, (b) a worked example presented incrementally (i.e. only one solution step at a time), or (c) a worked example presented incrementally and accompanied by strategic prompts. In groups (b) and (c) students self-regulated when to attend to the next solution step. In group (c) each solution step was preceded by a prompt that suggested strategic learning behavior (e.g. note taking, sketching, communicating with the learning partner, etc.). Prompts and solution steps were given on separate sheets. The study revealed that incremental presentation lead to a better learning experience (higher feeling of competence, lower cognitive load) compared to a conventional presentation of the worked example. However, only if additional strategic learning behavior was prompted, students remembered the solution more correctly and reproduced more solution steps.

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