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Hestenes, David; Wells, Malcolm – Physics Teacher, 1992
Reports the design of the "Mechanics Baseline Test," an instrument to assess students' understandings about concepts in mechanics. Discusses how comparisons of test results with extensive baseline data can be used to evaluate instruction at all levels. Includes a copy of the instrument. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures, Force
Gallagher, James J., Ed.; Dawson, George, Ed. – 1986
The impact of cultural background on science learning is explored in this compilation of papers and reports from an inter-American Seminar on science education. For the purposes of enriching science program planning, teacher education, research, and practice in the schools, varying ideas are offered on the effects of cultural background on science…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Elementary School Science