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Development and Validation of a Group Test of Integrated Science Processes.

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Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982

Describes development and validation of a 24-item test which assesses student performance on a set of 12 objectives related to planning and constructing an investigation. In addition to sound psychometric properties, the test is distinctive because it includes a set of interrelated cumulative objectives which reflect autonomous problem solving.…

Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Testing

The Development of the Concepts of Heat and Temperature in 10-13 Year-Olds.

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Shayer, Michael; Wylam, Hugh – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981

Describes the development of a Piagetian demonstration group test utilized to assess 9-12 year-old students' (N=161) understanding of heat and temperature. Findings include a unitary relationship between Piagetian stages of development and levels of understanding of heat concepts. (DS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Concept Formation