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Learning for the Future: Changing the Culture of Math and Science Education to Ensure a Competitive Workforce [PDF]

, 2003
This report argues that improving the math and science skills of our nation's youth is an important step in ensuring and promoting innovation-led economic growth in the coming decades. The report calls for the implementation of a strategic plan that will

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Preferences of Pediatric Patients and Their Caregivers for Chemotherapy‐Induced Nausea and Vomiting Control Endpoints: A Mixed Methods Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Although not always achieved, complete chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) control is the conventional goal of CINV prophylaxis. In this two‐center, mixed‐methods study, we sought to understand the preferences of adolescent patients and family caregivers for CINV control endpoints.
Haley Newman, Tadi Hondonga, Alison Berry, Caitlin Elgarten, Jason Freedman, Katelyn Oranges, Sara McDonough, Caroline Diorio, L. Lee Dupuis   +8 more
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Investigating the relationship among gifted students’ spatial reasoning skills, their conceptual understanding of astronomy and academic achievement

International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship among sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade gifted students' spatial reasoning skills, conceptual understanding of basic astronomy topics, and science achievement.
Pelin Ertekin, Mustafa Serdar Köksal
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Empirical Research on the Relationship between Industry Working Capital Shortfall and Company Cash Holding in the Same Industry

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2022
Affected by the fluctuation of the market and economic environment during the epidemic period, the capital pressure of companies has increased sharply, which increases the possibility of risk transmission in the same industry and poses new challenges to ...
Zhaohua Li, Junyi Jiang, Lijuan Xia, Chien-Chi Chu   +3 more
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Outcomes of Live Virus Vaccination in Patients With Vascular Anomalies Being Treated With Sirolimus

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Live vaccination in patients with vascular anomalies (VA) receiving sirolimus remains controversial due to immunosuppressive effects and theoretical risks. Procedure This single‐center retrospective study included patients with VA less than 4 years old at the start of sirolimus therapy who were incompletely vaccinated.
Svatava Merkle, Kiersten Ricci, Kelly Blache, Rebecca A. Marsh, Adrienne M. Hammill, Elissa Engel   +5 more
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Examining science performance of South African Grade 9 learners in TIMSS 2015 through a gender lens

South African Journal of Education, 2020
It is widely acknowledged that understanding of science is key to becoming global citizens and to embrace technological advancements. Although research suggests that girl’s performance in science has improved over the years, there are still concerns ...
Jaqueline Naidoo, Doras Sibanda
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Examining the relationship between science motivational beliefs and science achievement in Emirati early adolescents through the lens of self-determination theory

Large-scale Assessments in Education, 2023
Background A solid foundation in science is critical to students’ success in the 21st century workforce, especially in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Shaljan Areepattamannil, Othman Abu Khurma, Nagla Ali, Rehab Al Hakmani, Hanadi Kadbey   +4 more
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Do Metacognitive Strategies Improve Student Achievement in Secondary Science Classrooms? [PDF]

, 2011
Increasing prevalence of high-stakes testing calls for focus on value-added teaching and learning practices. Following is an inquiry regarding metacognitive teaching and learning practices as it pertains to secondary science classrooms.
Fouché, Jaunine, Lamport, Ph.D., Mark A.   +1 more
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Pediatric Oncology Nursing Competencies in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review to Inform Practice, Education, and Research

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Nurses are central to cancer care for children and adolescents, yet no comprehensive synthesis has defined essential core competencies for pediatric oncology nursing (PON) practice internationally, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Luís Carlos Lopes‐Júnior, Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia, Soad Fuentes‐Alabí, Courtney E. Sullivan, Monnie Abraham, Mauricio Maza, Liliana Vásquez Ponce, Regina Aparecida Garcia Lima   +7 more
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Math and Science Education Focus Groups: Summary [PDF]

, 2005
Summarizes the causes of low achievement in math and science and strategies for raising student interest, enhancing teacher quality and professional development, and improving curricula and teaching strategies, as discussed at a November 2004 ...

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