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Table 2 Four iterations of an Explanation

From: Supporting the development of scientific understanding when constructing an evolving explanation

Explanation #1 (Ex1)

• Initial pH and Temperature explanation: Before intro of explanation framework

Explanation #2 (Ex2)

• Rewrite pH and temperature explanation: After intro of explanation framework

• Teacher provides feedback on Explanation 2

Explanation #3 (Ex3)

• pH and temperature - revision from teacher feedback

• conductivity added – first time

• Teacher provides feedback on Explanation 3

Explanation #4 (Ex4)

• pH, temperature, conductivity - with revision from teacher feedback

• dissolved oxygen added – first time