Index of science reading awareness: An interactive-constructive model, test verification, and grades 4-8 results

The purpose of this study was to develop and verify the Index of Science Reading Awareness (ISRA) based on a model of an efficient, successful interactive‐constructive science reader and three independent metacognitive awareness domains. Several researchers have noted the need for efficient, reliabl...

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Published in:Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 27 - 51
Main Authors: Yore, Larry D., Craig, Madge T., Maguire, Tom O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01-01-1998
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to develop and verify the Index of Science Reading Awareness (ISRA) based on a model of an efficient, successful interactive‐constructive science reader and three independent metacognitive awareness domains. Several researchers have noted the need for efficient, reliable, and valid measures of metacognition. ISRA data collected on 532 students (Grades 4–8) were analyzed using factor analyses, linear structural modeling, and analyses of variance (ANOVAs) to help verify the model and the test. The factor analyses and linear structural modeling indicated that these data did not support the assumption about the three independent metacognitive awareness domains, but suggested that the model and the test were structured around the design features of science reading, science text, and science reading strategies. One‐way ANOVAs indicated significant, predicted reading ability and gender differences but unexpected grade‐level differences. The composite metacognitive awareness data indicated that most Grade 4–8 students have surface knowledge about science reading, science text, and science reading strategies, and indicated specific targets for explicit science reading instruction. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Res Sci Teach 35: 27‐51, 1998.
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ArticleID:TEA3
ISSN:0022-4308
1098-2736
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1098-2736(199801)35:1<27::AID-TEA3>3.0.CO;2-P