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Understandings and Misunderstandings of Eight Graders of Five Chemistry Concepts Found in Textbooks.
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Abraham, Michael R.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reports on misconceptions held by intermediate grade students concerning chemistry textbook concepts, on the relation of reasoning ability to those misconceptions, and on the extent that textbooks encourage misconceptions. Concludes that the level of understanding displayed for the selected concepts, in combination with the nature of students'…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement
A Mixed Methods Analysis of the Effects of an Integrative Geobiological Study of Petrified Wood in Introductory College Geology Classrooms
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Clary, Renee M.; Wandersee, James H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
Mixed methods research conducted across three semesters in introductory college geology classes (n=187, 190, 138) attempted to ascertain whether integrated study of petrified wood could serve as a portal to improved student geobiological understanding of fossilization, geologic time, and evolution. The Petrified Wood Survey[TM] was administered as…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Introductory Courses, College Students
A Piagetian Analysis of Process Skill Test Items.
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Adey, Philip S.; Harlen, Wynne – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Describes an analysis of test items used to measure the science process skills of 11-year-olds in Great Britain. Concludes that the level of cognitive demand was a reliable predictor of the difficulty of an item. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education