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Visualization in Mathematics, Reading and Science Education

Part of the book series: Models and Modeling in Science Education ((MMSE,volume 5))

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By way of contrast to the situation in mathematics education, there has been a general consensus among researchers during the past 20 years that visualization object s assist in explaining, developing, and learning concepts in the field of science.

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  1. Canadian Centre for Research on Literacy, University of Alberta, 653 Education South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G5, Canada

    Prof. Linda M. Phillips

  2. Centre for Research in Youth, Science Teaching and Learning, University of Alberta, 7-104 Education North, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G5, Canada

    Prof. Stephen P. Norris

  3. Aspen Drive East 4208, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 2A9, Canada

    John S. Macnab

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Phillips, L.M., Norris, S.P., Macnab, J.S. (2010). Visualizations and Science. In: Visualization in Mathematics, Reading and Science Education. Models and Modeling in Science Education, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8816-1_7

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