Science capabilities for a functional understanding of the nature of science

Abstract

Looks at the reasons why the NZ curriculum component known as the Nature of Science (NOS) has generally not, thus far, achieved its stated intent of helping students think differently about science and its relevance to their lives.

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Hipkins, R., & Bull, A. (2015). Science capabilities for a functional understanding of the nature of science. Curriculum Matters, 11, 117–133. https://doi.org/10.18296/cm.0007
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