Andrea K Newman, Beverly E Thorn
Intersectional identity approach to chronic pain disparities using latent class analysis
Pain
abstract modeling core practice science central part scientific literacy present theoretical empirical motivation learning progression scientific modeling aims make practice accessible meaningful learners define scientific modeling including elements practice constructing using evaluating revising scientific models metaknowledge guides motivates practice eg understanding nature purpose models learning progression scientific modeling includes two dimensions combine metaknowledge elements practice scientific models tools predicting explaining models change understanding improves describe levels progress along two dimensions progression illustrate classroom examples 5th 6th graders engaged modeling illustrations indicate groups learners productively engaged constructing revising increasingly accurate models included powerful explanatory mechanisms applied models make predictions closely related phenomena furthermore show students engaged modeling practices move along levels progression particular students moved illustrative explanatory models developed increasingly sophisticated views explanatory nature models shifting models correct incorrect models encompassing explanations multiple aspects target phenomenon also developed nuanced reasons revise models finally present challenges learners modeling practicessuch understanding constructing model aid sensemaking seeing model building way generate new knowledge rather represent already learned 2009 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 46 632654 2009