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Wenchao Ma; Miguel A. Sorrel; Xiaoming Zhai; Yuan Ge – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2024
Most existing diagnostic models are developed to detect whether students have mastered a set of skills of interest, but few have focused on identifying what scientific misconceptions students possess. This article developed a general dual-purpose model for simultaneously estimating students' overall ability and the presence and absence of…
Descriptors: Models, Misconceptions, Diagnostic Tests, Ability
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Horiguchi, Tomoya; Hirashima, Tsukasa; Hayashi, Yusuke – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: In learning mechanics, students often believe that "force is exerted on moving objects." As this misconception called "motion implies a force" (MIF) is difficult to correct, various teaching methods have been proposed, such as showing refutational/explanatory text (Palmer & Flanagan, 1997; Takagaki, 2004),…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Concept Formation, Instructional Effectiveness
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Fongsamut, Kanokkarn; Tanasittikosol, Monsit; Phaksunchai, Mingkhuan – Physics Education, 2023
This research studied the effectiveness of the simulation-based learning assisted with scaffolding approach to address students' misconceptions (MCs) about projectile motion. The five MCs were related to the direction of the force acting on an object (MC1), the acceleration of an object at the top of the trajectory (MC2), the directions of…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Simulation, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Misconceptions
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Neil O. Houser – Social Studies, 2024
In addition to the continuing need for citizens who can address the challenges of "human" communities, growing concerns have arisen regarding "all" life on the planet. Indeed, one of our most urgent conditions is the decline of the environment upon which all life depends. Yet, despite our concerns, there remain vastly differing…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Social Studies, Simulation
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Andereck, Barbara – Physics Teacher, 2023
The nature and cause of the phases of the moon are widely misunderstood. Perhaps the problem is a general decline in scientific literacy, or maybe it is the loss of direct and regular observation of the moon in society generally. Many people do not see the moon as a half-illuminated sphere. Adults are often surprised to realize that the moon can…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Literacy
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Rahmawati, Yuli; Zulhipri; Hartanto, Octaviano; Falani, Ilham; Iriyadi, Deni – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2022
This research aims to analyse students' conceptual understanding of chemical equilibrium matter using Physics Education Technology (PhET) Interactive Simulations. Students' misconceptions can be caused by the difficulty in connecting the sub-microscopic, macroscopic, and symbolic levels of understanding in chemistry. The study was conducted at a…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation
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Shaughnessy, Meghan; DeFino, Rosalie; Pfaff, Erin; Blunk, Merrie – Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2021
Interactions around unexpected, incorrect, or dis-preferred responses can be powerful sites of learning for both teachers and students. The information that teachers uncover through probing student thinking can then guide their pedagogical response. We report on a study of prospective teachers' skills and capabilities around a particular problem…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Questioning Techniques
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Fernandez-Nieto, Gloria Milena; Echeverria, Vanessa; Shum, Simon Buckingham; Mangaroska, Katerina; Kitto, Kirsty; Palominos, Evelyn; Axisa, Carmen; Martinez-Maldonado, Roberto – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2021
There is growing interest in creating learning analytics feedback interfaces that support students directly. While dashboards and other visualizations are proliferating, the evidence is that many fail to provide meaningful insights that help students reflect productively. The contribution of this article is qualitative and quantitative evidence…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Story Telling, Accountability, Formative Evaluation
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Garbayo, Luciana S.; Harris, David M.; Fiore, Stephen M.; Robinson, Matthew; Kibble, Jonathan D. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2023
The purpose of this study was to 1) help novice students scaffold problem-solving and engage safely in the deliberate practice of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision-making in real time; 2) assess how accurately students gather and apply data in medical reasoning and treatment during high-fidelity patient simulations (HFPSs); 3) identify…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
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Dotger, Benjamin; Dotger, Sharon; Masingila, Joanna; Rozelle, Jeffrey; Bearkland, Mary; Binnert, Ashley – Research in Science Education, 2018
Teachers and students struggle with the complexities surrounding the evolution of species and the process of natural selection. This article examines how science teacher candidates (STCs) engage in a clinical simulation that foregrounds two common challenges associated with natural selection--students' understanding of "survival of the…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Simulation
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Nelson, Katherine G.; McKenna, Ann F.; Brem, Sarah K.; Hilpert, Jonathan; Husman, Jenefer; Pettinato, Eva – Journal of Engineering Education, 2017
Background: Little research exists on students' misconceptions about semiconductors, why they form, and what role educational resources like simulations play in misconception formation. Research on misconceptions can help enhance student learning about semiconductors. Purpose (Hypothesis): This project sought to identify students' misconceptions…
Descriptors: College Students, Engineering Education, Misconceptions, Knowledge Level
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Manunure, Kevin; Delserieys, Alice; Castéra, Jérémy – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2020
Background: Information Communication Technologies are increasingly present in the African educational system at all educational levels. However, their integration into pedagogical practices to improve the quality of teaching and learning across disciplines remains the exception. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the learning…
Descriptors: Electronics, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Teaching Methods
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Gauthier, Andrea; Jenkinson, Jodie – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
We designed a serious game, MolWorlds, to facilitate conceptual change about molecular emergence by using game mechanics (resource management, immersed 3rd person character, sequential level progression, and 3-star scoring system) to encourage cycles of productive negativity. We tested the value-added effect of game design by comparing and…
Descriptors: Molecular Biology, Randomized Controlled Trials, College Science, Undergraduate Students
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Lane, David M. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2015
Recently Watkins, Bargagliotti, and Franklin (2014) discovered that simulations of the sampling distribution of the mean can mislead students into concluding that the mean of the sampling distribution of the mean depends on sample size. This potential error arises from the fact that the mean of a simulated sampling distribution will tend to be…
Descriptors: Statistical Distributions, Sampling, Sample Size, Misconceptions
Fry, Elizabeth Brondos – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Recommended learning goals for students in introductory statistics courses include the ability to recognize and explain the key role of randomness in designing studies and in drawing conclusions from those studies involving generalizations to a population or causal claims (GAISE College Report ASA Revision Committee, 2016). The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Statistics, Concept Formation, Sampling
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