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Direct linkWilliamson, Kathryn E.; Willoughby, Shannon; Prather, Edward E. – Astronomy Education Review, 2013
We introduce the Newtonian Gravity Concept Inventory (NGCI), a 26-item multiple-choice instrument to assess introductory general education college astronomy ("Astro 101") student understanding of Newtonian gravity. This paper describes the development of the NGCI through four phases: Planning, Construction, Quantitative Analysis, and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Astronomy, College Science
Simkin, Mark G.; Kuechler, William L. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2005
Instructors can use both "multiple-choice" (MC) and "constructed response" (CR) questions (such as short answer, essay, or problem-solving questions) to evaluate student understanding of course materials and principles. This article begins by discussing the advantages and concerns of using these alternate test formats and…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Multiple Choice Tests, Responses, Test Items
