A Predict-Observe-Explain cycle to promote college students' scientific explanations

By Ozden Sengul

Issue 379 | Page 35 | Published Dec 2020

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Using a Predict-Observe-Explain cycle in fostering college students' scientific explanation on concepts of velocity and acceleration in a small-group activity.

P-O-E
Scientific explanations

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