Using Knowledge Space Theory to Assess Student Understanding of Stoichiometry.

Arasasingham, Ramesh D.; Taagepera, Mare; Potter, Frank; Lonjers, Stacy

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ERIC Number: EJ717273

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Publication Date: 2004-Oct-1

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Using Knowledge Space Theory to Assess Student Understanding of Stoichiometry

Arasasingham, Ramesh D.; Taagepera, Mare; Potter, Frank; Lonjers, Stacy

Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n10 p1517 Oct 2004

The use of knowledge space theory (KST), to assess students' understanding and integration of the different representations in an introductory chemistry course are described. KST is a useful tool for revealing various aspects of students' cognitive structure in chemistry.

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Evaluation Methods

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Language: English

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