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An Analysis of Students' Science Writing in the Classroom: How Science Learning is Improved

The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine if, and how integrating the writing process with the second grade science curriculum in the classroom improved science learning and impacted higher order thinking skills. Instruction incorporated Writing-to-learn concepts with lecture, laboratory experiments, and writing opportunities in science. A teacher-made unit assessment was used as a Pre-Test and Post-Test. Percentage scores were compared to determine the level of content mastery in science. Student work was collected in portfolios and assessed using a rubric to determine evidence of higher-level thinking. Data were triangulated using the student portfolios, student self-assessments and researcher notes. The population was a second grade classroom, at an elementary school in a school district in Houston, Texas. A mixed-methodology design was used over a four-week period. This research study showed that writing in the science classroom improved students' learning and impacted higher order thinking skills and student achievement gains.

assert that reading comprehension strategies and writing skills can be developed
in low- achieving students if they are fostered in elementary school. Eisner (2000)
also argues that higher order thinking skills can be promoted and developed ...