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Analysis of Achievement Standards, Activities, and Assessment Items in the 2015 Revised Science Curriculum and Grade 7 Science Textbooks: Focusing on Science Core Competencies (2015 개정 과학과 교육과정에 제시된 중학교 1학년 성취기준과 과학 1 교과서에 포함된 활동과 평가 문항 분석: 과학과 핵심역량 중심으로)

  • Yun, Doun;Choi, Aeran
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.63 no.3
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    • pp.196-208
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    • 2019
  • This study analyzed achievement standards in the 2015 revised Science Education Standards as well as activities and assessment items in grade 7 science textbooks using science core competencies and subcomponents. Scientific participation and lifelong learning capacity was not involved in the achievement standards. Logical thinking of scientific thinking capacity, planning and carrying out investigation, analyzing and interpreting data, developing and using models, and constructing explanation of scientific inquiry capacity, collecting and selecting information of scientific problem solving capacity, and using various communication methods of scientific communication capacity were involved in the achievement standards. All five scientific core competencies including all subcomponents except rational decision making of scientific problem solving capacity and understanding and coordinating diverse thoughts of scientific communication capacity were involved in activities of science textbooks. All five scientific core competencies were involved in assessment items of science textbooks. Logical thinking and creative thinking of scientific thinking capacity, planning and carrying out investigation and constructing explanation of scientific inquiry capacity, identifying problems, collecting and selecting information, suggesting solutions, and performing of scientific problem solving capacity, using various communication methods, arguing based on evidence of scientific communication capacity, and being interested in science technology and society issues of scientific participation and lifelong learning capacity.

Fabrication of Nanocomposite Powders by Sonochemical Method

  • Hayashi, Yamato;Sekino, Tohru;Niihara, Koichi
    • Journal of Powder Materials
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.207-209
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    • 2001
  • Nano particles have recently been a major research interest, motivated by their unusual physical and chemical properties. Such particles can be synthesized using physical and chemical methods. The physical methods need expensive installation like vacuum induction furnace, whereas in chemical methods the process in generally very simple and low cost. In this study, simple and new fabrication process by using ultrasound was investigated to prepare the nano-sized metal particles on various powders at room temperature.

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On Induction and Mathematical Induction (귀납법과 수학적 귀납법)

  • Koh, Youngmee
    • Journal for History of Mathematics
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.43-56
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    • 2022
  • The 21st century world has experienced all-around changes from the 4th industrial revolution. In this developmental changes, artificial intelligence is at the heart, with data science adopting certain scientific methods and tools on data. It is necessary to investigate on the logic lying underneath the methods and tools. We look at the origins of logic, deduction and induction, and scientific methods, together with mathematical induction, probabilistic method and data science, and their meaning.

Problem-Solving Model to Improve Scientific Literacy of Youth (청소년의 과학적 소양 향상을 위한 문제해결 모형 개발 연구)

  • Kwak Seung-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.21-38
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    • 2005
  • This study aims to find methods to improve the scientific literacy of the youth, which comprise the group who will lead the upcoming era of knowledge and science. To do this, the study focuses on improving the youth's understanding of science and their ability to utilize it. It is widely recognized that scientific literacy Is highly essential in this era of scientific revolution and innovations. Accordingly, various kinds of programs are being developed in Korea and other countries. In particular, 'Project 2061' is designed to enable a permanent learning system by improving problem-solving ability through the scientific process. This system plays an Important role In supporting the Americans' Pursuit of Increased literacy in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. To improve the scientific literacy of young people, content development in relation with school courses as well as information services that arouse Interest and curiosity In the field of science is very important. In addition, It is necessary to develop a problem-solving program by stages. Further studies focusing on methods of improving scientific literacy of the youth are recommended.

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Development of an Assessment Formula for Scientific Creativity and Its Application (과학창의성 평가 공식의 개발과 적용)

  • Lim, Chae-Seong
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.242-257
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    • 2014
  • Researchers have employed a diversity of definitions and measurement methods for creativity. As a result, creativity research is underrepresented in the literature and the findings of different studies often prove difficult to draw into a coherent body of understanding. With regard to assessment, there are some important problems both in creativity research and practice, such as originality bias and Big-C creativity bias in teachers' perceptions about creativity and creative thinking, and additive rather than multiplicative scoring systems of creativity assessment. Drawing upon most widely accepted conceptions of the creativity construct, I defined 'student's scientific creativity' as the ability to make a product both original and useful to the student in terms of little-c creativity, and 'scientist's scientific creativity' as the ability to come up with a product both original and useful to the science community in terms of Big-C creativity. In this study, an 'Assessment Formula for Scientific Creativity' was developed, which is consisted of the multiplication of originality and usefulness scores rather than the sum of the two scores, and then, with scores calculated from the assessment formula, the scientific explanations generated by children were categorized into four types: routine, useful, original, and creative types. The assessment formula was revealed to be both valid and reliable. The implications of the assessment formula for scientific creativity are examined. The new assessment formula may contribute to the comprehensive understanding of scientific creativity to guide future research and the appropriate interpretation of previous studies.

The Development of Performance Assessment Materials to Improve Scientific Inquiry Skills - Focused on the Third and Fourth Grades in Elementary School - (과학 탐구 능력 향상을 위한 수행 평가 자료 개발 - 초등학교 3, 4학년용 자료 -)

  • Maeng, Hee-Ju;Son, Yeon-A;Chae, Dong-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.399-419
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study was to develop performance assessment materials of scientific inquiry skills on 62 scientific activities in elementary science textbook for third and fourth grades. For this study, a total of 318 elementary teachers were sampled and surveys were carried out to examine the status of performance assessment of scientific inquiry skills in school. The classification system of assessment methods by Hart(1994) was also analyzed to create assessment strategy of scientific inquiry skills for elementary school students. Based on the quantitative data analysis, literature study and existing performance assessment materials analysis, performance assessment materials were developed and applied to science classes for third and fourth grades. Teachers and students were interviewed after the classes for asking about merits and improvements and the performance assessment materials were revised.

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Rapid Screening Method for the Solid-Phase Extraction and GC/MS analysis of Diazepam.

  • Choi, Hwa-Kyung;Lee, Ju-Seon;Choi, Hye-Young;Woo, Sang-Hee;Park, Yoo-Sin;Chung, Hee-Sun
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.118.3-119
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    • 2003
  • Diazepam (DZ) is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs as an antianxiety agent, muscle relaxant, and anticovulsant and sometimes causes intoxication due to accidental overdose, misuse or abuse. Screening or confirmation methods for DZ and NDZ in plasma are very important for clinical and toxicological studies and in forensic cases. GC/MS assay with SPE was developed for the determination of diazepam and its metabolite, nordiazepam in human plasma. Diazepam in plasma was extracted by a rapid and sensitive procedure based on C18 bonded-phase extraction. (omitted)

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Review of the design, production and tests of compact AC HTS power cables

  • Fetisov, S.S.;Zubko, V.V.;Nosov, A.A.;Zanegin, S.Yu.;Vysotsky, V.S.
    • Progress in Superconductivity and Cryogenics
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.31-39
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    • 2020
  • Power cables made of high temperature superconductors (HTS) are considered as most advanced applications of superconductivity for electro-energetics. Several cables made of the First Generation (1G) HTS wires have been produced and installed to electrical grids worldwide. Power cables made of the Second Generation HTS wires (2G or Coated Conductors) are in active development. Most basic principles of HTS power cables development have been published in many works since 90-ties. In this Review we would like to present our new developments mostly directed to 2G HTS compact power cables. We are presenting the methods to optimize a design of 2G AC compact power cable providing uniform current distribution among cable layers and the production technology approaches to implement such a design. AC losses measurements in such cables and other test methods are described. Some problems of the development 2G HTS power cables with small diameters are discussed. We presented as examples designs, developments and test results of two major coaxial cables designs: single-phase (cable core and a shield) and three-phase (triaxial: with three coaxial phases).

Research on the Causes of Sex Difference in Science Achievements by High School Students (고교생의 성별에 따른 과학과목의 성취도 차이의 원인에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Moon-Won;Cho, Hee-Hyung
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.35-47
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    • 1985
  • It is well known that high school girls' mean achievement levels in science tests are lower than high school boys' and that fewer women than men are employed as scientists and engineers pursue scientific careers. Many research attributed the sex difference in achievement level in science and the lack of women in science among others, to the experiential differences in scientific activities and the differences in attitudes toward science and scientists. Therefore, the study had its object to examine the sex difference by high school students in scientific experience and attitudes toward science and scientists. The differences in science experiences were identified at eight schools over rural and urban areas in Kangwon province. Science activities surveyed included use of experimental materials and instruments, observation of scientific phenomena, and extracurricular scientific activities. Attitude scale contained the nature of science, scientific research methods and philosophical views held by scientists. The study found sex differences in scientific experiences and attitudes. i. e.: fewer high school girls than boys had experience with scientific activities, especially with extracurricular activities; however, girls had more positive attitude toward science and more active desire to participate in science. Consequently, the study implies that, in order to narrow the gaps between achievement levels for boys and girls, science education should take consideration of the sex difference in experiences with and attitudes toward science.

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A Study of Valid Measurement in Science Related Attitude(I) (과학 관련 태도의 타당한 측정을 위한 연구(I))

  • Woo, Jong-Ok;Lee, Kyung-Hoon
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.332-348
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    • 1995
  • The use of attitude as a psychological concepts dates back to 1918(Thomas and Znaniecki). Assessment of attitudes has been conducted by a number of researchers since then in a wide range of contexts: religion, government, industry, community interrelations, and education; and sociology and psychology. In science, the number of research summaries and meta-analyses points to the significance of the concept of attitude toward science. However, in spite of the wide spread use of attitude assessment in science, many of the existing instruments have severe limitations. Those limitations serve as the rationale for the construction of a new instrument to assess attitudes toward science The term "attitude" and "science" are somewhat ambiguous, taking on different meanings for different people in different contexts. Very often an assessment includes several dimensions of attitude and, therefore, provides no clear idea of what was really measured. As a result there is no consistency with respect to the construct among attitude instruments. To clarify this issue, Gauld(1982), Munby(1983a, 1983b), Blosser(1984) and Haladyna and Shaughnessy(1982) offer some guiding descriptions. Attitude as it relates to science is divided into two areas-scientific attitude and attitude toward science. Scientific attitude refers to a particular approach a person assumes for solving problems, for assessing ideas and information, and for making decisions. It includes such scientific methods and predispositions as objectivity, suspended judgement, critical evaluation, and skepticism. Munby(1983a, 1983b) characterized scientific attitude as thinking as scientists do, that is, acting on evidence in a disciplined way. Attitude toward science. on the other hand, may address scientific attitudes, scientists, scientific careers, methods of teaching science, scientific interests, parts of curriculum, or the subject of science in the classroom (Blosser,1984). It may refer to belief about processes, theoretical products, technological products, or the science-technology relationship (Munby, 1983).

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