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标题：The Effects of Kindergarten Experiences on Children’s Elementary Science Achievement
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作者：Evrim Genç Kumtepe Sibel Kaya Alper T. Kumtepe
期刊名称：Ilköğretim-Online
印刷版ISSN：1305-3515
出版年度：2009
卷号：8
期号：03
页码：978-987
出版社：Ilköğretim-Online
摘要：Recent research on brain development suggests that early childhood education has longitudinal influences on children’s cognitive, socioemotional, and behavioral outcomes. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of kindergarten science activities and children’s early science and reading performances on their elementary science achievement. A structural equation model was constructed utilizing data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K), conducted by National Center for Educational Statistics. Results revealed positive effects of enriched science experiences and reading development in kindergarten on children’s science achievement at third grade. Children who were more frequently involved in science activities in a richer science environment in kindergarten had higher levels of science achievement at third grade.
关键词：Kindergarten, science achievement, activity-based curriculum