http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46
10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46
Published : Dec 2019
Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan
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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Activity-Based Science Teaching, Concept Building, Memorization
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(1) Aftab Ahmad
Lecturer (Faculty of Education), Department of Science Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Samiullah
Assistant Professor, Department of Science Education,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Abdul Majeed Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Ahmad, A., Samiullah, M., & Khan, A. M. (2019). Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan. Global Regional Review, IV(IV), 424-431. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46
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CHICAGO : Ahmad, Aftab, Muhammad Samiullah, and Abdul Majeed Khan. 2019. "Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan." Global Regional Review, IV (IV): 424-431 doi: 10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46
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HARVARD : AHMAD, A., SAMIULLAH, M. & KHAN, A. M. 2019. Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan. Global Regional Review, IV, 424-431.
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MHRA : Ahmad, Aftab, Muhammad Samiullah, and Abdul Majeed Khan. 2019. "Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan." Global Regional Review, IV: 424-431
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OXFORD : Ahmad, Aftab, Samiullah, Muhammad, and Khan, Abdul Majeed (2019), "Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan", Global Regional Review, IV (IV), 424-431
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TURABIAN : Ahmad, Aftab, Muhammad Samiullah, and Abdul Majeed Khan. "Development of Scientific Knowledge and Science Comprehension through Activities at the Elementary Level Schools in Pakistan." Global Regional Review IV, no. IV (2019): 424-431. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).46