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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