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1. MARS COLONY: Using role-play as a pedagogical approach to teaching science

Author

Dolenc, Nathan, Wood, Aja, Soldan, Katie, and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Elementary school students, Teachers, Outer space -- Discovery and exploration, Sciences education, Teaching, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

In this article, we discuss role-play as a pedagogical strategy to engage kindergarten and first-grade students in science and engineering. We present a five-part Mars colony lesson that we developed [...]

Published
2016

2. When is homework worth the time? Evaluating the association between homework and achievement in high school science and math

Author

Maltese, Adam V., Tai, Robert H., and Fan, Xitao

Subjects
Homework -- Evaluation, Academic achievement -- Evaluation, Mathematics -- Study and teaching, Sciences education -- Evaluation, Education
Abstract

Even with the history of debate over the merits of homework, there are significant gaps in the research record regarding its benefit to students. The focus of this study is [...]

Published
2012

3. Conflicts between graduate study in science and family life

Author

Wyss, Vanessa L. and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Sex role -- Research, Scientists -- Demographic aspects, Graduate students -- Demographic aspects, Family life -- Analysis, Education
Abstract

The underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields is magnified as the level of degree attainment increases creating a STEM workforce that is lacking in female [...]

Published
2010

5. High school chemistry instructional practices and their association with college chemistry grades

Author

Tai, Robert H. and Sadler, Philip M.

Subjects
Achievement tests -- Evaluation, College students -- Education, Peer counseling -- Evaluation, Sciences education -- Methods, Chemistry, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

The study is conducted using predictors to analyse the classroom practices and their connection with performance in first course introductory college chemistry. Trends in the predictors show that peer teaching is associated positively with higher grades, while individual work is negatively associated.

Published
2007

6. Weighting for recognition: Accounting for advanced placement and honors courses when calculating high school grade point average

Author

Sadler, Philip M. and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Advanced placement programs (Education) -- Analysis, Grades (Scholastic marks) -- Evaluation, Sciences education -- Study and teaching, Business, Education
Abstract

The relationship between the type of high school science course taken and the grade earned is examined by modeling the students' later performance in college course. A common practice of adding bonus points for advanced placement (AP) and honors courses taken in high school is found and evidence is provided for high schools to calculate weighted grade point averages.

Published
2007

7. High school class-size and college performance in science

Author

Wyss, Vanessa L., Tai, Robert H., and Sadler, Philip M.

Subjects
College students -- Testing -- Methods, High school students -- Evaluation -- Methods, Class size -- Influence -- Methods, Sciences education -- Evaluation -- Methods, Education, Influence, Testing, Evaluation, Methods
Abstract

This paper focuses on the influence of high school science class size on students' achievement in introductory college science courses and on the variation of teacher practice across class size. [...]

Published
2007

8. High school chemistry content background of introductory college chemistry students and its association with college chemistry grades

Author

Tai, Robert H., Ward, R. Bruce, and Sadler, Philip M.

Subjects
Chemistry -- Study and teaching, Stoichiometry -- Study and teaching, College students -- Education, Chemistry, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

The connection between success in introductory college chemistry and high school chemistry content coverage is explored by taking stoichiometry as the parameter. The results suggest stoichiometry to be the one chemistry topic among a group to be an important predictor of college chemistry performance and the predicted grade of the students who reported a heavy emphasis on stoichiometry was 2.6 points higher than their peers who reported studying stoichiometry for a few weeks or a month.

Published
2006

9. Traditional and block scheduling for college science preparation: a comparison of college science success of students who report different high school scheduling plans

Author

Dexter, Kristen M., Tai, Robert H., and Sadler, Philip M.

Subjects
Schedules, School -- Research -- Comparative analysis, College-school cooperation -- Research -- Comparative analysis, Education, Research, Comparative analysis
Abstract

This study compares frequencies of instructional practices across differing scheduling plans (Traditional and Block plans), and explores the association between high school scheduling plans and college science preparation, using introductory [...]

Published
2006

10. Motivation toward a graduate career in the physical sciences: gender differences and the impact on science career productivity

Author

Hazari, Zahra, Potvin, Geoff, Tai, Robert H., and Almarode, John T.

Subjects
Physicists -- Demographic aspects, Chemists -- Demographic aspects, Career choice -- Demographic aspects, Sex differences (Psychology) -- Educational aspects, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

What motivates individuals to embark on graduate careers in physics and chemistry and how could these motivations impact future productivity? This study examines gender differences in such motivations and their ability to predict select future success outcomes (publications and grant funding) for physical scientists. The data were obtained as part of Project Crossover, a national study of physicists and chemists. Overall, motivations for males and females were similar. Regression results indicate that individuals who chose a graduate career in the physical sciences primarily because they enjoyed thinking about science or were encouraged by significant others were more productive in terms of primary/first-author publications and generation of grant funding than those who were motivated by factors such as academic performance or desire to impact society., It is of critical importance to U.S. scientific productivity and economic prospects to effectively recruit those students who have the potential to impact future scientific research and to provide these [...]

Published
2012

11. Posing tougher questions about the Advanced Placement program

Author

Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Advanced placement programs (Education) -- Analysis -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Media coverage -- Government finance, Talented students -- Government finance -- Education -- Analysis -- Laws, regulations and rules, Education, Government regulation, Analysis, Government finance, Media coverage, Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

THE COLLEGE BOARD'S Advanced Placement (AP) program began in the middle of the twentieth century through the convergence of two separate but parallel efforts, both funded by the Ford Foundation, [...]

Published
2008

13. The role of high-school physics in preparing students for college physics

Author

Sadler, Philip M. and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Physics -- Study and teaching, Academic achievement -- Demographic aspects, Education, Physics
Abstract

An analysis of the value of high school physics courses and demographic variables in the study of college physics found that high school physics classes do not strongly influence success in college courses. The results of this research indicate colleges should not make high school physics a prerequisite. Demographic variables such as parents' education, and regional factors may explain certain students' performance levels in college physics courses.

Published
1997

14. Factors Influencing College Science Success

Author

Tai, Robert H., Sadler, Philip M., and Mintzes, Joel J.

Subjects
Grades (Scholastic marks) -- Research -- Study and teaching, Sciences education -- Study and teaching -- Research, Science teachers -- Research -- Practice -- Study and teaching, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

Byline: Robert H. Tai, Philip M. Sadler, and Joel J. Mintzes As college science teachers, our work is reflected in the achievement of our students. Their success in achieving course [...]

Published
2006

15. Mars colony: using role-play as a pedagogical approach to teaching science

Author

Dolenc, Nathan, Wood, Aja, Soldan, Katie, and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Education, Elementary -- Methods, Mars (Planet) -- Study and teaching, Role playing -- Educational aspects -- Methods, Sciences education -- Methods, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

In this article, we discuss role-play as a pedagogical strategy to engage kindergarten and first-grade students in science and engineering. We present a five-part Mars colony lesson that we developed [...]

Published
2016

20. Gender differences in the high school and affective experiences of introductory college physics students

Author

Hazari, Zahra, Sadler, Philip M., and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
College students -- Demographic aspects, College students -- Educational aspects, Physics -- Study and teaching, Physics -- Demographic aspects, High school students -- Demographic aspects, High school students -- Educational aspects, Education, Physics
Abstract

Female college physics students are lagging in expertise related to physics learning strategies, expertise, confidence, and interest, compared to their male counterparts. This happens despite having academic records that are competitive with or better than those of male students.

Published
2008

21. Gender differences in introductory university physics performance: the influence of high school physics preparation and affective factors

Author

Hazari, Zahra, Tai, Robert H., and Sadler, Philip M.

Subjects
Academic achievement -- Evaluation, Physics -- Study and teaching, Test bias -- Evaluation, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

The article explores influence of high school physics preparation and affective experiences in differentially predicting female and male performance in introductory university physics.

Published
2007

22. Undergraduate research experiences from a longitudinal perspective

Author

Harsh, Joseph A., Maltese, Adam V., and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
Scientists -- Analysis -- Social aspects, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) have been endorsed as a powerful instructional tool in higher education; however, relatively little is known about the long-term effects of participation in these programs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational enhancements of URE participation from the perspective of practicing scientists in chemistry and physics. Data used in this analysis are from a national mixed-methods study, which sought to investigate the transition from graduate student to practicing scientist. Respondents (n = 4,300) provided extensive data regarding their demographic and educational backgrounds, motivations, research, and professional experiences. Initial findings indicate UREs afford students a multitude of long-term enhancements, with the largest being exposure to genuine research, building of confidence to conduct research, and development of laboratory techniques. Although research type was found to have a limited effect on reported outcomes, the findings of this study support the value of UREs structured in collaborative student-mentor models that are based on the individual., The role of undergraduate research in science education has been recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF; 1989) as 'one of the most powerful instructional tools' for providing valued hands-on [...]

Published
2011

23. Planning early for careers in science: young adolescents who expected to have a career in science were more likely to graduate from college with a science degree, emphasizing the importance of early encouragement

Author

Tai, Robert H., Liu, Christine Qi, Maltese, Adam V., and Fan, Xitao

Subjects
Science -- Education, Science -- Management, Science -- Finance, United States -- Science and technology policy, United States -- Education policy, Company business management, Company financing
Published
2006

24. Success in introductory college physics: the role of high school preparation

Author

Sadler, Philip M. and Tai, Robert H.

Subjects
College teachers -- Science and technology policy, Physics -- Study and teaching, Science teachers -- Science and technology policy, Education, Science and technology
Abstract

Research is presented concerning the differing beliefs of professors of physics in college and high school teachers on the level of teaching needed to prepare high school pupils for success in college physics.

Published
2001

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