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Predicting community college astronomy performance through logistic regression [PDF]
Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2023 The present study examined demographic and academic predictors of astronomy performance among a cohort of N=1909 community college students enrolled in astronomy courses in a large suburban community college during a four-year time frame, 2015–2019.
Zachary Richards, Angela M. Kelly
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An Online Tutor for Astronomy: The GEAS Self-Review Library [PDF]
, 2015 We introduce an interactive online resource for use by students and college instructors in introductory astronomy courses. The General Education Astronomy Source (GEAS) online tutor guides students developing mastery of core astronomical concepts and mathematical applications of general astronomy material. It contains over 12,000 questions, with linked
Muise, Amy Smith, Vogt, Nicole P.
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The purpose of astronomy [PDF]
Vistas Astron. 39 (1995) 315, 1995 This is a presentation of the purpose of astronomy in the context of modern society. After exposing two misconceptions about astronomy, I detail its role in five domains, certified knowledge, incorporated abilities, innovations, collective goods, and popular science; with each domain is associated an institution, an incentive, and a method of ...
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Island Studies Journal, 2009 A global review of islands and their connections with astronomy throughout history up to the contemporary times suggests eight compelling, distinct yet interlocking reasons why islands have been and remain so important to astronomy and astronomers ...
Godfrey Baldacchino, Alexander Gatt
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Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Astronomy in 2022
Astronomy, 2023 High-quality academic publishing is built on rigorous peer review [...]
Astronomy Editorial Office
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A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia
Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia, 2023 The misconception related to astronomy is fretfully rising in society. This study aims to investigate, (i) level of misconception towards astronomy among university students, (ii) significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between ...
N.F. Shaafi +3 more
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Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2021 Introductory university astronomy courses have emerged as a powerful opportunity to improve science understanding, literacy, and appreciation of the scientific method to a wide range of future citizens and voters.
David R. Gozzard, Marjan G. Zadnik
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The impact on education of Astronomical Olympiads and the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2019 Astronomical Olympiads and similar competitions for highschool students have been run in some countries for more than half a century, and last year marked the tenth anniversary of the largest such competition with global reach, the International Olympiad
Stachowski Greg, Sule Aniket
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Determining Pre-Service Teachers’ Astronomy-Related Self-Efficacy Belief Levels
Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal, 2023 This study aims to reveal the astronomy-related self-efficacy beliefs of pre-service teachers studying science education, primary school education, and social studies education programmes.
Ebru Ezberci Cevik, Oktay Bektaş
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THE ROLE OF ASTRONOMY IN ROMANIAN EDUCATION [PDF]
Romanian Review of Geographical Education, 2018 Despite the interest, curiosity and the enthusiasm of the large public for Astronomy as a scientific discipline, it is absent from the current Romanian curriculum. We present here the results of two surveys that involve parents and
DANA FICUȚ-VICAȘ
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