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Reines, Maria Francisca Bar-On Dorit. "Sensations, concepts and understanding." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,118.

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Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.<br>Title from electronic title page (viewed Oct. 10, 2007). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the department of Philosophy." Discipline: Philosophy; Department/School: Philosophy.
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Buchanan-Barrow, Eithne. "Children's understanding of political concepts." Thesis, University of Surrey, 1996. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/843795/.

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Previous examinations of young children's political cognition have mainly followed a socialization framework, through large-scale surveys of children's developing comprehension of the adult political world as a knowledge-goal. However, this research was formulated in the belief that children's political understanding develops as a consequence of their attempts to comprehend the political realities present in their own social environment. Therefore, as the school represents an important micropolitical context in children's lives, this study investigated their understanding of the system of the
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Lindqvist, Ann-Christine. "Att begripa begrepp/Understanding concepts." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Lärarutbildningen (LUT), 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-36516.

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Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka och kartlägga ordens betydelse och begreppsförståelse i matematik hos barn i förskoleklass till skolår 2. Jag ville undersöka vilka de svåra begreppen i matematik var, jämföra resultatet hos svenska barn och barn till invandrade föräldrar, likaså skillnaden mellan flickor och pojkar. Intressant var även att se om pedagogerna kunde tänka sig att förändra sitt arbetssätt och arbeta mer multisensoriskt.Barn och pedagoger som ingick i min studie kom alla från min skola. Barnen gjorde en screening som innehöll fyra områden i matematik. Därefter intervjuades
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Everett, Linda Anne. "Primary children's perceptions of selected landscapes : reliability of methods and validity of responses." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.322282.

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Zagami, Jason Anthony. "Seeing is understanding : the effect of visualisation in understanding programming concepts." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2008. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/28482/2/Jason_Zagami_Thesis.pdf.

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How and why visualisations support learning was the subject of this qualitative instrumental collective case study. Five computer programming languages (PHP, Visual Basic, Alice, GameMaker, and RoboLab) supporting differing degrees of visualisation were used as cases to explore the effectiveness of software visualisation to develop fundamental computer programming concepts (sequence, iteration, selection, and modularity). Cognitive theories of visual and auditory processing, cognitive load, and mental models provided a framework in which student cognitive development was tracked and measured b
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Zagami, Jason Anthony. "Seeing is understanding : the effect of visualisation in understanding programming concepts." Queensland University of Technology, 2008. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/28482/.

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How and why visualisations support learning was the subject of this qualitative instrumental collective case study. Five computer programming languages (PHP, Visual Basic, Alice, GameMaker, and RoboLab) supporting differing degrees of visualisation were used as cases to explore the effectiveness of software visualisation to develop fundamental computer programming concepts (sequence, iteration, selection, and modularity). Cognitive theories of visual and auditory processing, cognitive load, and mental models provided a framework in which student cognitive development was tracked and measured b
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TORRE, ALEXIS-JANE ARANETA. "UNCOVERING MATH TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ALGEBRA CONCEPTS." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/613743.

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In this study, we looked at thirty to thirty-three teacher responses to algebra questions. Through analyzing their submitted solutions using the lens of previously researched ways of categorizing teacher knowledge of algebra, we saw how point-wise and global approaches can both be beneficial, depending on the nature of the question. Sometimes, taking a point-wise approach can help teachers tackle problems with counter-intuitive solutions, and other times, global thinking helped guide teachers in the right direction by focusing them on the bigger picture. We also looked at the data through the
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Calkins, Stephanie Ann. "Understanding evolution influences on the teaching and student understanding of evolutionary concepts /." Online pdf file accessible through the World Wide Web, 2009. http://archives.evergreen.edu/masterstheses/Accession89-10MIT/Calkins_SMITthesis2009.pdf.

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Bickerton, Gillian Valerie. "Children's understanding of scientific concepts, a developmental study." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/NQ61063.pdf.

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Luce, Brian Howard. "Understanding Fundamental Concepts in Plato, Aristotle and Others." OpenSIUC, 2013. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/1122.

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This thesis paper attempts to gain perspectives on three different philosophers by focusing on the fundamental concepts of their philosophical positions. The section on Plato examines the concept of dialectic as it appears in the Republic by distinguishing it from the concept of the hypothetical method, and by understanding these two concepts by means of the equally important concepts of noêsis (intellection) and dianoia (scientific and critical thought). The section on Aristotle focuses on the main concepts of Books I-II of the Nicomachean Ethics, which are happiness, energeia (being-at-wor
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Joffrion, Heather Kyle. "Conceptual and procedural understanding of algebra concepts in the middle grades." Thesis, Texas A&M University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/4961.

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In this study, the balance between conceptual and procedural teaching and its effect on the development of algebraic reasoning was examined. Participants included two seventh grade mathematics teachers and their students in targeted classes (N = 33). One video taped lesson from each teacher was selected for in-depth analysis of the balance between conceptual teaching, procedural teaching, and classroom time that included neither. Student participants took pretest and posttest algebra tests. Distribution of student responses and scores were analyzed for the degree of conceptual understanding de
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Merrill, William Lord. "Preservice teachers' understanding of division as assessed by concept mapping /." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487329662144452.

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Fiedler, Daniela [Verfasser]. "Relevance of Threshold Concepts for Understanding Evolution / Daniela Fiedler." Kiel : Universitätsbibliothek Kiel, 2018. http://d-nb.info/116777101X/34.

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Kornilaki, Ekaterina. "Young children's understanding of multiplicative concepts : a psychological approach." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1999. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10020345/.

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This thesis investigates the origins of children's understanding of multiplication and division and how they progressively become coordinated in young children. The hypothesis of the study is that the origins of these operations are in children's schemas of action. This leads to the prediction that children can understand about multiplicative relations before they can solve computational multiplicative problems. This hypothesis is contrasted with Fischbein's et al. (1985) hypothesis that multiplication originates from repeated addition and quotitive division from repeated subtraction, which le
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Mulqueeny, Ellen S. "How Do Students Acquire an Understanding of Logarithmic Concepts?" Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1340912890.

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De, Anda Maria Elizabeth. "Assessing students' understanding of science concepts through portfolio assessment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1996. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1197.

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Bulunuz, Nermin. "Understanding of earth and space science concepts strategies for concept building in elementary teacher preparation /." unrestricted, 2006. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-11272006-142026/.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Georgia State University, 2006.<br>Title from title screen. Olga S. Jarrett, committee chair; Barbara Meyers, Geeta Verma, Susan Swars, committee members. Electronic text (235 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed May 14, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-204).
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Bulunuz, Nermin. "Understanding of Earth and Space Science Concepts: Strategies for Concept Building in Elementary Teacher Preparation." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2007. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/ece_diss/2.

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Research on conceptual change provides strong evidence that not only children but also many adults have incorrect or incomplete understanding of science concepts. This mixed methods study was concerned with preservice and inservice teachers’ understanding of six earth and space science concepts commonly taught in elementary school: reasons for seasons, phases of the moon, reasons for the wind, the rock cycle, soil formation, and earthquakes. The first part of the study determined and compared the level of conceptual understanding held by both groups on topics they will need to teach in the Geo
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Sakonidis, Haralambos N. "Algebraic concepts and their expression in language : a study of pupils between 13 and 16 years." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.307804.

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Roicki, Joseph. "EFFECTS OF DISCUSSION AND WRITING ON STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICS CONCEPTS." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2008. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2953.

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For this action research project, I wanted to examine my practice of teaching mathematics. Specifically, I encouraged students to improve their communication skills during my math class through daily discussion and writing tasks. After establishing a class set of sociomathematical norms, the students solved problems provided by the Every Day Counts: Calendar Math program and used verbal and written formats to describe their problem solving methods and reasons. My study showed the effects of using discussion and writing to help students develop their conceptual understanding of mathematical ide
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Martin, Danielle M. "Student Understanding of Groundwater Concepts in Two Undergraduate Geology Courses." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2008. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/MartinDM2008.pdf.

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Hübsch, Magnus. "UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPTS PERIPERSONAL SPACE, BODY SCHEMA AND BODY IMAGE." Thesis, Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-10725.

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This study will look into to the concepts of Peripersonal Space, The Body Schema and The Body Image. It examines how the terms are typically used and describes the various views about the concepts found in the literature, as well as the contradictions between these views. In the section “The Difficulty to Differentiate the Concepts” the reader gets a deeper understanding of which criteria researchers use to differentiate the concepts from one another. The fact that there are changes in kineamethic model and sensation in humans when they are using a rake is proposed as support for the idea that
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Alexander, Cathleen Marie. "Community college developmental education students' understanding of foundational fraction concepts." Thesis, University of California, Davis, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3614168.

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<p> Mathematics, in general, and algebra courses, in particular, have been categorized as "gatekeepers" for higher education, better jobs, and even citizenship. For many low-income and working adults, community college is the institution where they choose to develop their mathematics understanding so they can pursue their dreams. Unfortunately many fail in their attempts. In an effort to better understand their plight so that the community colleges can better meet their needs, I studied community college students' foundational fraction understanding. Specifically, I examined students' procedur
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Carvalho, Maria Paula Martins de Oliveira. "Portuguese pupils and the water cycle : understanding interrelated scientific concepts." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.245388.

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Luangrath, Phimpho. "Student activity — a way to improve the conceptual understanding of physics in Lao PDR?" Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för fysik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-43355.

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This thesis reports about Laotian students’ understanding of the concepts of mechanics, and students’ activities when solving physics problems in groups. Totally, more than 1,000 first year university students from three universities in Laos have been tested using two versions of the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) over a period of three years. The Force Concept Inventory was developed in the USA to test students’ understanding of mechanics concepts. The contexts of some questions were unfamiliar for Laotian students and therefore another Laotian version was constructed. We found that Lao studen
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Rashford, Jared Michael. "Considering Hans-Georg Gadamer's Philosophical Hermeneutics as a Referent for Student Understanding of Nature-of-Science Concepts." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2009. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/msit_diss/51.

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The purpose of this study is to examine philosophical hermeneutics as a referent for student understanding of Nature-of-Science (NOS) concepts. Rather than focus on a prescriptive set of canons used in addressing NOS pedagogy in K-12 schools, this study seeks to explicate a descriptive set of principles based on Hans Georg-Gadamer’s theory of interpretation that has the potential for developing dispositions necessary for understanding. Central among these are the concepts of fore-structure, prejudice, temporal distance, and history of effect, all of which constitute part of the whole of the he
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Scardino, Robin M. "The effects of differentiated instruction on understanding middle school science concepts." Montana State University, 2011. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/scardino/ScardinoR0811.pdf.

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Through daily observation, I realize that my traditional classroom environment does not sufficiently meet the learning needs of the wide variety of students in my classes. For example, as students work through daily laboratory experiments and class work, I consistently sense boredom in my high-achieving students alongside of confusion in my low-achieving students. The goal of this project was to better meet my students' diverse learning needs. This project took place in two sixth-grade general science classes at a large international school in Hong Kong, China. It focused on how implementing d
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Cetin, Gulcan. "The Effect Of Conceptual Change Instruction On Understanding Of Ecology Concepts." Phd thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1260322/index.pdf.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of conceptual change text oriented instruction accompanied by demonstrations in small groups (CCTI) on ninth grade students&rsquo<br>achievement and understanding levels of ecology, attitudes towards biology, and attitudes towards environment. The instruments used in this study were the Test of Ecological Concepts (TEC), the Attitude Scale towards Biology (ASB), the Attitude Scale towards Environment (ASE), and the Test of Logical Thinking (TOLT). All data were collected from the public high school in Balikesir in the Spring Semester of
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Cetin, Pinar Seda. "Effects Of Conceptual Change Oriented Instruction On Understanding Of Gases Concepts." Phd thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611252/index.pdf.

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The main purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of conceptual change oriented instruction accompanied with computer animations and traditionally designed chemistry instruction on 10th grade students&rsquo<br>understanding, achievement and retention of gases concepts and attitudes towards chemistry as a school subject. Also students&rsquo<br>views about nature of science were investigated. Quasi experimental design was used in this study. 67 tenth grade students from two intact classes of a chemistry course taught by the same teacher in Sokullu High School were enrolled. The hypo
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Kaufman, David R. "Conceptual understanding of complex biomedical concepts : cardiac output and its regulation." Thesis, McGill University, 1992. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=39495.

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The application of scientific principles in diverse science domains is widely regarded as a hallmark of expertise. However, the role of basic science knowledge and principles in clinical medicine is the subject of considerable controversy. The study examined the understanding of complex biomedical concepts related to cardiovascular physiology. Subjects at various levels of expertise were presented with questions and problems pertaining to the concepts of cardiac output and venous return. The experiment employed the combined methods of a cognitive science approach to problem-solving with a focu
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Lau, Shuk-yee Rosalind, and 劉淑儀. "A study of secondary school students understanding of selected biological concepts." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1988. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31955800.

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Haase, Kristen. "The Effects of Specialized Vocabulary on Learning and Understanding New Concepts." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1525279762216062.

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Scherr, Rachel Ellen. "An investigation of student understanding of basic concepts in special relativity /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9681.

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Lau, Shuk-yee Rosalind. "A study of secondary school students understanding of selected biological concepts." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1988. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B18037483.

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Borg, Marks Joan. "Understanding key concepts of electric circuits : students' use of mental models." Thesis, University of York, 2012. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/3938/.

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This study presents an action research project on the teaching and learning of fundamental ideas about electric circuits, gathering data from two cohorts. Students’ ideas were probed using diagnostic test questions asked in pre-tests, post-tests and delayed post-tests. Semi-structured interviews were used with students of different abilities to indicate the mental models that students appeared to be using. Additional teaching activities were introduced with Cohort 1. The effect of these activities was reflected upon, guiding further additions to teaching activities used with Cohort 2. These ac
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Safi, Farshid. "Exploring the Understanding of Whole Number Concepts and Operations: A Case Study Analysis of Prospective Elementary School Teachers." Doctoral diss., Orlando, Fla. : University of Central Florida, 2009. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0002811.

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Carson, Elin Mair Llywelyn. "A study of undergraduate students' understanding of selected concepts in chemical thermodynamics." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.397643.

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McClafferty, Terence P. "Visitors' use and understanding of interactive exhibits and learning of scientific concepts." Thesis, Curtin University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1645.

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Visitors use and understanding of interactive exhibits and their learning of scientific concepts was investigated by three studies. The first study categorised visitors' use of a sound exhibit and found that 49% successfully used the exhibit. Understanding was described with a knowledge hierarchy and learning was measured using a pre-test and post-test. Findings indicated that many visitors had prior knowledge of the relevant concepts and 50% of visitors learnt a concept from the exhibit. The second study investigated young children's understanding and interaction with the Mitey Quarry, a coop
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McClafferty, Terence P. "Visitors' use and understanding of interactive exhibits and learning of scientific concepts." Curtin University of Technology, Science and Mathematics Education Centre, 2000. http://espace.library.curtin.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=9773.

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Visitors use and understanding of interactive exhibits and their learning of scientific concepts was investigated by three studies. The first study categorised visitors' use of a sound exhibit and found that 49% successfully used the exhibit. Understanding was described with a knowledge hierarchy and learning was measured using a pre-test and post-test. Findings indicated that many visitors had prior knowledge of the relevant concepts and 50% of visitors learnt a concept from the exhibit. The second study investigated young children's understanding and interaction with the Mitey Quarry, a coop
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Price, Peter Stanley. "The development of year 3 students' place-value understanding : representations and concepts." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2001. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/15783/1/Peter_Price_Thesis.pdf.

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Understanding base-ten numbers is one of the most important mathematics topics taught in the primary school, and yet also one of the most difficult to teach and to learn. Research shows that many children have inaccurate or faulty number conceptions, and use rote-learned procedures with little regard for quantities represented by mathematical symbols. Base-ten blocks are widely used to teach place-value concepts, but children often do not perceive the links between numbers, symbols, and models. Software has also been suggested as a means of improving children's development of these links but t
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Price, Peter Stanley. "The Development of Year 3 Students' Place-Value Understanding: Representations and Concepts." Queensland University of Technology, 2001. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/15783/.

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Understanding base-ten numbers is one of the most important mathematics topics taught in the primary school, and yet also one of the most difficult to teach and to learn. Research shows that many children have inaccurate or faulty number conceptions, and use rote-learned procedures with little regard for quantities represented by mathematical symbols. Base-ten blocks are widely used to teach place-value concepts, but children often do not perceive the links between numbers, symbols, and models. Software has also been suggested as a means of improving children's development of these links but t
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Hull, Lynette. "FRACTION MODELS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2005. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/3127.

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This study examined the use of the set, area, and linear models of fraction representation to enhance elementary students' conceptual understanding of fractions. Students' preferences regarding the set, area, and linear models of fractions during independent work was also investigated. This study took place in a 5th grade class consisting of 21 students in a suburban public elementary school. Students participated in classroom activities which required them to use manipulatives to represent fractions using the set, area, and linear models. Students also had experiences using the models to inve
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Mattern, Danny Duane. "The effects of physics ranking tasks on student understanding of conceptual physics concepts." Montana State University, 2011. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/mattern/MatternD0811.pdf.

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In this research physics ranking tasks were introduced to see if they could increase students' conceptual knowledge in general and calculus based physics courses. Assessments were given both pre and post in order to calculate a class's percent gain. Although students did not seem to enjoy or appreciate these types of tasks at the beginning, analysis of the percent gain did show a remarkable increase in the conceptual concepts that were assessed due to the physics ranking tasks.
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Dooley, Joyce. "The effects of using literature circles on understanding middle school earth science concepts." Montana State University, 2011. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/dooley/DooleyJ0811.pdf.

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The use of Literature Circles (LC) in classrooms has been studied extensively as it deals with literacy development. However, there has been little research done using LC with learning science concepts. LC can be used for encouraging the unmotivated students to read to acquire content knowledge. Working with peers promotes accuracy and enjoyment of the subject. When students are expected to prepare to respond to selected readings they pay more attention to the content of their reading selections. LC promotes metacognitive awareness. Students answered survey questions reporting their use of var
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Kilian, Kay-Leigh. "Determining youths' level of understanding of environmental concepts in the sail training environment." Bachelor's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26383.

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The aim of this study is to determine youths' level of understanding of selected environmental concepts measured by their verbal responses. With the hypothesis being that youth would be able to observe their environment and note differences and similarities, with a basic understanding of concepts, especially those in the school curriculum but unable to take this further by hypothesising on why differences occur which is more typical of youth of ages 15 years and above. Youth would especially struggle to hypothesise theoretical and abstract concepts as opposed to describing what they observe. I
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Akar, Elvan Supervisor :. Demircioğlu Hüsniye. "Effectiveness of 5E learning cycle model on students' understanding of acid-base concepts." Ankara : METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605747/index.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S.) -- Middle East Technical University, 2005.<br>Keywords: 5E learning cycle, traditionally designed chemistry instruction, acid-base, attitude towards chemistry as a school subject, science process skill.
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Bogacz, Margaret M. Sennott Linn I. "An intuitive approach to understanding calculus concepts in business applications using probability theory." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1985. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p8514766.

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Thesis (D.A.)--Illinois State University, 1985.<br>Title from title page screen, viewed June 6, 2005. Dissertation Committee: Linn Sennott (chair), Kenneth Berk, John Dossey, Lawrence Spence, Charles Streeter. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 273-274) and abstract. Also available in print.
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Weidner, Laura E. "Understanding and application of Learning College concepts among community college support staff employees." ScholarWorks, 2008. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/632.

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Research on the Learning College indicates that everyone in the college must support learning. There have not been previous studies that centered on whether or not support staff, a major constituency group in community colleges, participates in supporting learning. This adapted phenomenological study examined staff in a Learning College to determine their understanding and application of the Learning College concept. Three research questions addressed how these employees understand the concept, perceive their roles, and apply Learning College principles. The study was conducted in a theoretica
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Sjöö, Kristoffer. "Functional understanding of space : Representing spatial knowledge using concepts grounded in an agent's purpose." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Datorseende och robotik, CVAP, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-48400.

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This thesis examines the role of function in representations of space by robots - that is, dealing directly and explicitly with those aspects of space and objects in space that serve some purpose for the robot. It is suggested that taking function into account helps increase the generality and robustness of solutions in an unpredictable and complex world, and the suggestion is affirmed by several instantiations of functionally conceived spatial models. These include perceptual models for the "on" and "in" relations based on support and containment; context-sensitive segmentation of 2-D maps in
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Clot-Goudard, Rémi. "L'explication ordinaire des actions humaines. Recherches sur l'intention pratique et la grammaire des concepts psychologiques : recherches sur l'intention pratique et la grammaire des concepts psychologiques." Thesis, Grenoble, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013GRENP001.

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Ce travail a pour objectif d'éclaircir, par la voie d'une enquête sur le langage de l'action intentionnelle et la grammaire des concepts psychologiques, la nature de notre capacité ordinaire à assigner un sens aux actions humaines et les conditions de son exercice. À l'heure actuelle, les débats sont dominés par une conception causaliste de l'action et de son explication qui innerve des problèmes tels que celui de la causalité mentale, de la réalité des états mentaux ou du statut de la « psychologie populaire ». Le causalisme pose que la différence entre une action et un simple mouvement corpo
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