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Peer reviewedLock, Roger – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Investigated are the context dependency and construct validity of practical skill assessment in science which may include the skills of observing, manipulating, planning, interpreting, reporting, and self-reliance. Pupil performance on a variety of practical tasks were compared with external examination grades in biology and chemistry. (CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Content Validity
Peer reviewedSymington, David; Spurling, Heather – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Presented is a criticism of the instructions given for and the scoring of the Draw-a-Scientist test (Chambers, 1983). A response to this criticism by authors who employ this method is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Content Validity, Educational Assessment, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
