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Wolf, Steven F.; Dougherty, Daniel P.; Kortemeyer, Gerd – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2012
Since it was first published 30 years ago, the seminal paper of Chi "et al." on expert and novice categorization of introductory problems led to a plethora of follow-up studies within and outside of the area of physics [Cogn. Sci. 5 121 (1981)]. These studies frequently encompass "card-sorting" exercises whereby the…
Descriptors: Expertise, Mechanics (Physics), Classification, Science Education
Plake, Barbara S.; Hambleton, Ronald K. – 1998
This paper reports on a standard-setting method designed for complex performance assessments with multiple performance categories. The method studied, the Analytical Judgment Method, involves panelists' making analytical classification decisions for each of the test's components individually. It also allows for discussion and reconsideration of…
Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Grade 8, Junior High School Students