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Koch, Helmut – 1986
Student knowledge in a subject area prior to and after instruction has traditionally been assessed by administering a pre- and post-test, usually multiple choice, though recent studies criticize the use of even the best-constructed multiple choice tests. This study assessed college freshmen's knowledge before and after a laboratory experience in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Concept Formation, Genetics
Download full textTreagust, David F.; Haslam, Filocha – 1986
Based on the premise that multiple choice tests can be used as diagnostic tools for teachers in identifying and remedying student misconceptions, this study focused on the development of an instrument for diagnosing secondary students' understanding of photosynthesis and respiration. Information is presented on: (1) procedures of development of…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Processes, Concept Teaching, Diagnostic Tests
Peer reviewedSchoen, Harold L.; And Others – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1990
Describes responses of fifth to eighth grade students to different types of test items requiring estimation. Reports that performance differed by item format, types of numbers and operations in the items, and grade level of students. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
