Tailoring Empirical Inquiry in Physics to Pupils’ Needs according to their Knowledge about Density and Statistical Literacy
Tailoring Empirical Inquiry in Physics to Pupils’ Needs according to their Knowledge about Density and Statistical Literacy
Author(s): Ľubomíra Valovičová, Janka MedováSubject(s): Education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Psychics education;math education;
Summary/Abstract: In this paper three orchestrations of the pupils’ investigation concerning the concept of density are described. Three different groups of children (pre-school children, pupil of grade 2 and grade 4) were inquired about the differences of densities regarding the various kinds of candies. The substantial environment allowed an experienced teacher to tailor the investigations according to the needs, particularly the knowledge about density and statistical literacy of participating children.
Journal: TEM Journal
- Issue Year: 8/2019
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 1433-1439
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
