An investigation on conceptual understanding about cosmology

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 397-399
Author(s):  
Arturo Colantonio ◽  
Irene Marzoli ◽  
Italo Testa ◽  
Emanuella Puddu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Content Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Teaching Activities

AbstractIn this study, we identify patterns among students beliefs and ideas in cosmology, in order to frame meaningful and more effective teaching activities in this amazing content area. We involve a convenience sample of 432 high school students. We analyze students’ responses to an open-ended questionnaire with a non-hierarchical cluster analysis using the k-means algorithm.

DEVELOPING READING MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON CONTENT AREA

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggita Kasanra Lubis And Rafika Dewi Nasution
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Content Area Reading ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
Content Area ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Reading Materials

Reading is the basic in learning every subject. The more understanding the text, the more information students can gain. However, the reading materials that the students use is not appropriate based on syllabus. Therefore, the reading materials should be developed to fulfil the syllabus and the students' needs also. Because English is included Content Area Reading, so the development of reading materials is based on content area which focus on strengthen the vocabularies, specifically the unfamiliar ones, by giving glossary and related pictures. The developed text is only focus in the first semester which is descriptive and recount text. The research was conducted at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Medan. The data was taken from interviewing the English teacher and distributing questionnaires for 30 students in grade VIII-4. The data showed that students need materials which is related to their environment and constructed by familiar vocabularies. Based on the result of the study, conclusion and suggestion are directed to the English teacher who is teaching in that school to provide reading materials based on syllabus and students' needs regularly.

GUIDELINES IN THE ELABORATION OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE OF KINEMATICS ACCORDING TO A HISTORICAL APPROACH

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Trudel ◽  
◽  
Abdeljalil Métioui ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Teaching Sequence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Experimental Process ◽  
Important Branch

The domain of motion or kinematics is important because it forms the basis of mechanics, an important branch of physics. By studying kinematic phenomena in the laboratory, high school students are likely to develop a better understanding of kinematics concepts as well as elements of the scientific approach to study natural and constructed phenomena. However, students encounter difficulties in understanding these concepts, just as in the acquisition of the skills necessary for the accomplishment of the different stages of an experimental process. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to provide guidance, according to a historical approach, which would inform teachers in the design of teaching sequences on the study of kinematics. Keywords: conceptual understanding, high school physics education, historical approach, kinematics.

Dimensions of the Rotter Trust Scale

1974 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 999-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth B. Stein ◽  
William F. Soskin ◽  
Sheldon J. Korchin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Role ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Relative Independence ◽  
Trust Scale

A cluster analysis of scores on the Rotter Trust Scale from 70 high school students produced 3 dimensions: (1) Belief in the integrity of social role agents, (2) Belief in the trustworthiness of human motives, and (3) Belief in the dependability of people to do what they say they will do. The internal reliability and the relative independence of the clusters led to treating each as a separate scale. Correlations of the cluster scores with a number of other variables resulted in descriptions of the high scorers for each dimension. Implications for the meaning of trust and directions for further research were discussed.

Teaching Rate of Change and Problem Solving to High School Students With High Incidence Disabilities at Tier 3

2019 ◽  
pp. 073194871988734
Author(s):  
Kaitlin Bundock ◽  
Leanne S. Hawken ◽  
Sharlene A. Kiuhara ◽  
Breda V. O’Keeffe ◽  
Robert E. O’Neill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Functional Relation ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Probe Design ◽  
School Students

Implementing an integrated sequence of concrete-representational-abstract depictions of mathematics concepts (CRA-I) can improve the mathematics achievement of students with disabilities, and explicit instructional strategies involving problem-solving heuristics and student verbalizations can help facilitate students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics. Combining CRA-I and explicit instructional strategies may increase students’ conceptual understanding and ability to express mathematical reasoning through writing. This study included three ninth-grade students with disabilities, and employed a multiple-probe design across-participants to investigate a functional relation between an explicit instructional strategy within a CRA-I framework and high school students’ with disabilities proficiency in solving rate of change problems. Results showed that all three students improved their mathematics scores (combined Tau-U effect size = 0.77, p < .001) and maintained improvements during a 1- to 7-week post-instruction phase. Implications for research and practice related to mathematics instruction and intervention specifically for students with learning disabilities are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Jigsaw Strategy and Learning Style to Conceptual Understanding on Senior High School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Amiruddin Kade ◽  
I Nyoman Sudana Degeng ◽  
Muhammad Nur Ali
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Style Inventory ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Senior High School Students

Conceptual understanding should have serious attention due to the low score of Physics subject on national examination in Palu. The difference between learning style and jigsaw strategy is able to combine abstract conceptualization and active experiment towards the conceptual understanding for students whose learning style is converger and diverger. The research design was quasi experiment. The sample is the eleventh class of Senior High School students in Palu that are chosen using cluster random sampling (multistage), that is, 167 students. The research instrument was Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory (KLSI) of conceptual understanding test on Physics (Tes Pemahaman Konsep Fisika or TPKF). The data was analyzed by using ANOVA, with the significant level is 5%. The result shows that: (1) cooperative learning strategy of jigsaw type has more benefits than direct learning strategy in conceptual understanding on Physics, (2) student group of which learning style was converger has higher conceptual understanding than that of which learning style was diverger, (3) there are interaction influence between learning strategy and learning style towards the conceptual understanding on Physics

scholarly journals Interactive online physics labs increase high school students’ interest

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Gryczka ◽  
Edward Klementowicz ◽  
Chappel Sharrock ◽  
Jin Montclare
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Circuit Design ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
School Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
High School Classroom ◽  
Physics Labs

Here we describe the incorporation of a web-based application focusing on circuits for the physics high school classroom as part of an outreach program. The program involves college mentors creating and implementing science lessons in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Focusing on the challenge of understanding circuit design, a technology rich module is employed to improve learning and motivation of the students. The students’ conceptual understanding as well as interest in circuits was increased, the college mentors earned valuable teaching and mentoring experience and the teacher enjoyed more one-on-one time as well as assistance with students.

scholarly journals Assessing HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes among Senior High School Students in Kuwait

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 470-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
AlMunther Alhasawi ◽  
Saroj Bala Grover ◽  
Ali Sadek ◽  
Ibrahim Ashoor ◽  
Iqbal Alkhabbaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Senior High School Students ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objectives: An estimated 1.8 million individuals worldwide became newly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2016, which amounts to 5,000 new infections per day. This includes 160,000 children. The HIV epidemic not only affects the health of individuals but also impacts households, communities, and the development and economic growth of nations [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1">1</xref>]. The prevention and control of HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are recognized as a national priority in Kuwait. This study assesses the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes about HIV/AIDS among senior high school students in Kuwait. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample of 346 students in 8 randomly selected high schools in 3 governorates of Kuwait, using a questionnaire designed to measure the student’s knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS. The survey questionnaire was administered to the students in their classrooms. Results: This study revealed that the students were knowledgeable with regard to the nature and mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS, but they needed a more detailed understanding of the disease to prevent stigmatization and discrimination of an infected person. Conclusion: This study provides a benchmark for further elaborate studies in the community to develop appropriate health education and awareness programs.

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