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Almstrum, Vicki L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1999
Describes a simple 16-item instrument, the Propositional Logic Test (PLT), that is based on Piagetian theory and a study that explored the use of the PLT in diagnosing student misunderstandings. Analysis of individual student responses revealed a number of systematic errors in interpreting the logical operations in the PLT items. (Contains 23…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education