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Journal of Research in Science Teaching
written by Joseph Novak
This article describes the genesis and development of concept mapping as a tool for science education. Also included is a history of misconceptions and description of the use of concept mapping for teachers.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching: Volume 27, Issue 10, Pages 937-949
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© 1990 Wiley Periodicals, Inc
DOI:
10.1002/tea.3660271003
Keywords:
Cognitive Mapping, Concept Teaching, Misconceptions, concept map, concept mapping, teacher tools
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Metadata instance created July 13, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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February 26, 2013 by Lyle Barbato
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December 1, 1990
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J. Novak, , J. Res. Sci. Teaching 27 (10), 937 (1990), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660271003).
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J. Novak, Concept mapping: A useful tool for science education, J. Res. Sci. Teaching 27 (10), 937 (1990), <https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660271003>.
APA Format
Novak, J. (1990, December 1). Concept mapping: A useful tool for science education. J. Res. Sci. Teaching, 27(10), 937-949. Retrieved January 18, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660271003
Chicago Format
Novak, Joseph. "Concept mapping: A useful tool for science education." J. Res. Sci. Teaching. 27, no. 10, (December 1, 1990): 937-949, https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660271003 (accessed 18 January 2025).
MLA Format
Novak, Joseph. "Concept mapping: A useful tool for science education." J. Res. Sci. Teaching 27.10 (1990): 937-949. 18 Jan. 2025 <https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660271003>.
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