Improving Science Assessments by Situating Them in a Virtual Environment

Current science assessments typically present a series of isolated fact-based questions, poorly representing the complexity of how real-world science is constructed. The National Research Council asserts that this needs to change to reflect a more authentic model of science practice. We strongly con...

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Main Authors: Younsu Kim, Catherine Schifter, Diane Jass Ketelhut, Brian Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-05-01
Series:Education Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/3/2/172