Supporting fourth graders' ability to interpret graphs through real-time graphing technology: A preliminary study
H Deniz, MF Dulger - Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2012 - Springer
H Deniz, MF Dulger
Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2012•SpringerThis study examined to what extent inquiry-based instruction supported with real-time
graphing technology improves fourth grader's ability to interpret graphs as representations of
physical science concepts such as motion and temperature. This study also examined
whether there is any difference between inquiry-based instruction supported with real-time
graphing software and inquiry-based instruction supported with traditional laboratory
equipment in terms of improving fourth graders' ability to interpret motion and temperature …
graphing technology improves fourth grader's ability to interpret graphs as representations of
physical science concepts such as motion and temperature. This study also examined
whether there is any difference between inquiry-based instruction supported with real-time
graphing software and inquiry-based instruction supported with traditional laboratory
equipment in terms of improving fourth graders' ability to interpret motion and temperature …
Abstract
This study examined to what extent inquiry-based instruction supported with real-time graphing technology improves fourth grader’s ability to interpret graphs as representations of physical science concepts such as motion and temperature. This study also examined whether there is any difference between inquiry-based instruction supported with real-time graphing software and inquiry-based instruction supported with traditional laboratory equipment in terms of improving fourth graders’ ability to interpret motion and temperature graphs. Results of this study showed that there is a significant advantage in using real-time graphing technology to support fourth graders’ ability to interpret graphs.
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