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Peer reviewedHaslam, Filocha; Treagust, David F. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Describes a multiple-choice instrument that reliably and validly diagnoses secondary students' understanding of photosynthesis and respiration in plants. Highlights the consistency of students' misconceptions across secondary levels and indicates a high percentage of students have misconceptions regarding plant physiology. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Cognitive Structures
Peer reviewedPeterson, Raymond F.; Treagust, David F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes a multiple choice, pencil and paper, diagnostic instrument used to measure student understanding of covalent bonding and structure concepts. Reports evidence of seven commonly held misconceptions. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
