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Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan

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  • Aftab Ahmad

    (Lecturer (Faculty of Education), Department of Science Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.)

  • Muhammad Samiullah

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Science Education,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.)

  • Abdul Majeed Khan

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.)

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to observe the effect of activity on science comprehension skills among 8th graders. Relevant literature revealed that science comprehension skills can be increased through activity. QuasiExperimental (QE) design had been used. Threats to internal/external validity were undertaken properly. Two groups were selected to collect data to achieve the above-stated aim. The test was developed as per the table of specifications. It was piloted. Then it was administered as a pretest before intervention and posttest after the intervention. The data were analyzed using t-statistics. The activity is recommended for teaching science comprehension skills.

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  • Aftab Ahmad & Muhammad Samiullah & Abdul Majeed Khan, 2019. "Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan," Global Regional Review, Humanity Only, vol. 4(4), pages 424-431, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaw:grrjrn:v:4:y:2019:i:4:p:424-431
    DOI: 10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46
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    1. Rajesh Shukla, 2005. "India Science Report : Science Education, Human Resources and Public Attitude towards Science and Technology," Development Economics Working Papers 22137, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research.
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    Keywords

    Activity-Based Science Teaching; Concept Building; Memorization;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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