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Students comprehend scientific concepts better through hands-on activities, multimedia tools and a multidisciplinary approach multidisciplinary approach A term referring to the philosophy of converging multiple specialties and/or technologies to establish a diagnosis or effect a therapy  to science leaming that JASON Jason, in Greek mythology
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The findings are part of a multiyear evaluation considering the impact of student learning through JASON, which provides experience-based science and math curricula and professional learning for grades 4-9.

JASON's videos, online exercises and live expedition broadcasts all help students understand science concepts behind activities. The CCT CCT Circuit
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 is continuing this year with the fourth stage of its multi-year JASON study.

www.edc.org/CCT
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Title Annotation:Update: education news from schools, businesses, research and government agencies; JASON provides experience-based science and math curricula
Publication:District Administration
Article Type:Brief Article
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Date:May 1, 2004
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