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CoMPASS: Integrating Digital Text in Design-Based Science Classes

Informational text is seldom used to complement the rich and interactive nature of hands-on activities in science classrooms. Yet research has pointed out the important role of language in science, emphasizing that reading, writing, and communicating are essential aspects of helping students construct science understanding. This project aims to further our understanding of integrating the conceptual learning from informational text with the experimental and hands-on activities in design-based classes. A second aim is to understand students' changing representations as they use multiple texts in their science explorations.

Leadership

Sadhana Puntambekar

Staff

Margaret Wilsman

Funding

National Science Foundation/ Interagency Education Research Initiative

Project Website

http://www.compassproject.net/info

Status

Completed Aug 31 2009

Contact Information

Sadhana Puntambekar
Email: puntambekar@education.wisc.edu