The effects of a kit-based science curriculum and intensive science professional development on elementary student science achievement

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 5-6, 2005, Pages 471-481

  Young, Betty J ^a   Lee, Sharon K ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

^b Rhode Island Department of Education   (United States)

Author keywords

Elementary science achievement; Kit based science; Professional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 33644501527     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-005-0222-2     Document Type: Article

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