TABLE 1.
Scientific practices identified by the National Research Council Framework and the three-dimensional framework aligned with the cognitive processes in authentic science inquiry and the specific science practices assessed in this systematic review
| National Research Council framework | Three-dimensional framework (Laverty et al., 2016) | Cognitive processes in authentic science inquiry (Chinn and Malhotra, 2002) | Specific science practices identified in each CURE in this review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking questions | Generating research questions—scientists generate their own questions | Students develop the research question or select a hypothesis. | |
| Developing and using models | Developing and using models | ||
| Planning and carrying out investigations | Planning investigations | Designing studiesMaking observations | Students design the methodology. |
| Analyzing and interpreting data | Analyzing and interpreting data | Explaining results | |
| Using mathematics and computational thinking | Using mathematics and computational thinking | ||
| Constructing explanations | Constructing explanations | ||
| Engaging in argument from evidence | Engaging in argument from evidence | Developing theories | |
| Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information | Evaluating information | Coordinating results from multiple studiesStudying research reports | Students review the primary literature.Students disseminate the results. |