Research Article | Open Access
Scientific and Engineering Practices Included in the Content of the Science Book for the Second Intermediate Grade in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tahani Mohammad Taha Alkalaf
Pages: 763-772
Abstract
This study aims to identify the percentage of inclusion of scientific and engineering
practices in the content of the science book for the second intermediate grade in
Saudi Arabia. To achieve the aim of the research, a descriptive and analytical
method was used. A content analysis card based on the list of scientific and
engineering practices found in (NRC, 2012). Appropriate statistical analyses were
carried out to calculate the frequency and the percentage of all practices. The results
showed that the availability of all scientific and engineering practices in the content of
the analyzed book was very low, as the inclusion percentage ranged from
(2.7% - 27.4%). The content did not include the practice of “engaging in the argument
based on the evidence”, "where the inclusion rate was (0%). The study
recommended a review of the framework of the content of science books to ensure
that students undoubtedly practice scientific and engineering practices.
Keywords
Scientific and Engineering Practices, Science Book Content, Second Intermediate Grade, Saudi Arabia.