A Study of Students' Understanding of Electricity in Five European Countries.

Shipstone, D. M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ380953

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Study of Students' Understanding of Electricity in Five European Countries.

Shipstone, D. M.; And Others

International Journal of Science Education, v10 n3 p303-16 Jul-Sep 1988

Describes a study of the understanding of basic electrical concepts shown by 15-17 year-old students in England, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and West Germany. Reports substantially the same pattern of learning difficulties across countries. Provides sample items. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Electricity, Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Education, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: France; Netherlands; Sweden; United Kingdom (England); West Germany

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