Novelty, variety, relevance, challenge and assessment: how science investigations influence the motivation of year 11 students in New Zealand
Issue 361 | Page 68 | Published Jun 2016
Description
A report on what year 11 students in a New Zealand secondary school say about their motivation to learn by doing science investigation, teachers may find student perspective candid and insightful.
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