Technology

Supporting secondary students in building external models to explain phenomena

Supporting Secondary Students in Building External Models is a collaborative project with Michigan State University and the Concord Consortium, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine how to support secondary school students in constructing and revising models to explain scientific phenomena and design solutions to problems. This article describes the project and research plans.

Damelin, D., & Krajcik, J. (2016). Supporting secondary students in building external models to explain phenomena. @Concord, 20(1), 10-11.

Author/Presenter

Dan Damelin

Joe Krajcik

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

Supporting Secondary Students in Building External Models is a collaborative project with Michigan State University and the Concord Consortium, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine how to support secondary school students in constructing and revising models to explain scientific phenomena and design solutions to problems. This article describes the project and research plans.

Monday's lesson: Students making models

This brief article provides an overview of how to use the SageModeler systems modeling tool with an ocean acidification model as an example.

Damelin, D. (2016). Monday's lesson: Students making models. @Concord, 20(2), 7.

Author/Presenter

Dan Damelin

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

This brief article provides an overview of how to use the SageModeler systems modeling tool with an ocean acidification model as an example.

Use of physics simulations in whole class and small group settings: Comparative case studies

This study investigates student interactions with simulations, and teacher support of those interactions, within naturalistic high school classroom settings. Two lesson sequences were conducted, one in 11 and one in 8 physics class sections, where roughly half the sections used the simulations in a small group format and matched sections used them in a whole class format.

Author/Presenter

A. Lynn Stephens

John J. Clement

Year
2015
Short Description

This study investigates student interactions with simulations, and teacher support of those interactions, within naturalistic high school classroom settings.

The eight essential elements of inclusive STEM high schools

Background Inclusive STEM (traditionally known to stand for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math”) high schools are emerging across the country as a mechanism for improving STEM education and getting more and diverse students into STEM majors and careers. However, there is no consensus on what these schools are or should be, making it difficult to both evaluate their effectiveness and scale successful models. We addressed this problem by working with inclusive STEM high school leaders and stakeholders to articulate and understand their intended school models.

Author/Presenter

Melanie LaForce

Elizabeth Noble

Heather King

Jeanne Century

Courtney Blackwell

Sandra Holt

Ahmed Ibrahim

Stephanie Loo

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

This framework offers a clear picture of what exactly inclusive STEM schools are and common language for both researchers and practitioners.

Resource(s)

Use of Automated Scoring and Feedback in Online Interactive Earth Science Tasks

In formative assessment, constructed response questions are typically used for scientific argumentation, but students seldom receive timely feedback while answering these questions. The development of natural language processing (NLP) techniques makes it possible for the researchers using an automated scoring engine to provide real-time feedback to students. As is true for any new technology, it is still unclear how automated scoring and feedback may impact learning in scientific  argumentation.

Author/Presenter

Mengxiao Zhu

Ou Lydia Liu

Liyang Mao

Amy Pallant

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

In this study, we analyze log data to examine the granularity of students’ interactions with automated scores and feedback and investigate the association between various students’ behaviors and their science performance

STEM-focused high schools as a strategy for enhancing readiness for postsecondary STEM programs

The logic underlying inclusive STEM high schools (ISHSs) posits that requiring all students to take advanced college preparatory STEM courses while providing student-centered, reform-oriented instruction, ample student supports, and real-world STEM experiences and role models will prepare and inspire students admitted on the basis of STEM interest rather than prior achievement for postsecondary STEM. This study tests that logic model by comparing the high school experiences and achievement of students in ISHSs and comparison schools in North Carolina.

Author/Presenter

Barbara Means

Haiwen Wang

Viki Young

Vanessa L. Peters

Sharon J. Lynch

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

This study tests that logic model by comparing the high school experiences and achievement of students in ISHSs and comparison schools in North Carolina.

Students making systems models: An accessible approach

Systems are a natural part of our world—from the smallest chemical system to the Earth's climate system. The Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards identify systems and system models as one of the crosscutting concepts, and developing and using models as one of the science and engineering practices. However, students do not naturally engage in systems thinking or in building models to make sense of phenomena, and there are few easily accessible tools designed specifically for students to construct models.

Author/Presenter

Daniel Damelin

Joseph S. Krajcik

Cynthia McIntyre

Tom Bielik

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2017
Short Description

This article describes a new open-source systems modeling tool called SageModeler and a curricular approach designed to support students and teachers in engaging in systems modeling.

Students making systems models: An accessible approach

Systems are a natural part of our world—from the smallest chemical system to the Earth's climate system. The Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards identify systems and system models as one of the crosscutting concepts, and developing and using models as one of the science and engineering practices. However, students do not naturally engage in systems thinking or in building models to make sense of phenomena, and there are few easily accessible tools designed specifically for students to construct models.

Author/Presenter

Daniel Damelin

Joseph S. Krajcik

Cynthia McIntyre

Tom Bielik

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2017
Short Description

This article describes a new open-source systems modeling tool called SageModeler and a curricular approach designed to support students and teachers in engaging in systems modeling.

Learning with Sprout Pro: Reimagine what you can make

Sprout Pro was developed as a new kind of all-in-one computer that enables students to make, design, and customize the world around them. This Sprout Pro in a classroom handbook is designed to give you a starting point for integrating Sprout Pro into your learning environment and igniting your students’ creativity. Through this handbook you will learn how Sprout Pro can enhance educational experiences; support the development of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills; improve digital literacy; and empower the imagination of your students.

Author/Presenter

HP Development Company

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

This Sprout Pro in a classroom handbook is designed to give you a starting point for integrating Sprout Pro into your learning environment and igniting your students’ creativity.

Can All Students Succeed at Science and Tech High Schools?

No longer only for the elite, a new generation of science high schools could help low-income and minority students get better jobs.

Lucadamo, K. (2016, September 6). Can All Students Succeed at Science and Tec High Schools? U.S News Report. Retrieved from http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-09-26/can-all-students-succeed….

Author/Presenter

Kathleen Lucadamo

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2016
Short Description

No longer only for the elite, a new generation of science high schools could help low-income and minority students get better jobs.