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Aydeniz, Mehmet; Bilican, Kader; Kirbulut, Zubeyde Demet – International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 2017
The purpose of this study was to explore Pre-service Elementary Science Teachers' (PSTs) conceptual understanding of Particulate Nature of Matter (PNM) through a three-tier diagnostic test. Participants were 215 PSTs from Turkey. Data consisted of participants' responses to the Particulate Nature of Matter Test (PNMT). The PNMT consists of…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Scientific Literacy
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Aslanides, J. S.; Savage, C. M. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2013
We report on a concept inventory for special relativity: the development process, data analysis methods, and results from an introductory relativity class. The Relativity Concept Inventory tests understanding of relativistic concepts. An unusual feature is confidence testing for each question. This can provide additional information; for example,…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Confidence Testing
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Murray, Tom; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1990
Describes an intelligent tutoring system designed to help students remedy misconceptions of physics concepts based on a teaching strategy called bridging analogies. Highlights include tutoring strategies; misconceptions in science education; the example situation network; confidence checking; formative evaluation with college students, including…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Confidence Testing, Formative Evaluation