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Open investigations in science: posing problems and asking investigative questions
Citation
Teaching and Learning, 23(2), 155-166
Author
Chin, Christine
Abstract
To carry out an investigation, one must first pose a researchable problem and ask investigative questions. However, this is a difficult task for many students who are more accustomed to having the problem given to them. Furthermore, the questions that students ask are sometimes non-investigable.
This paper ofiers suggestions on how teachers can help students formulate problems and questions that nre feasible for investigations. A typology of investigable and non-investigable questions is also
given.
Date Issued
2002