The effect of inquiry-based instruction on students’ knowledge, reasoning, and argumentation

This study is of value in guiding ISE professionals’ thinking on the usefulness of inquiry-based instruction, especially in a climate of accountability and evidence-based reform. Students in the inquiry-based group perform better than the students receiving commonplace instruction, on each of the knowledge, scientific reasoning, and argumentation measures.

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