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Aslanides, J. S.; Savage, C. M. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2013
We report on a concept inventory for special relativity: the development process, data analysis methods, and results from an introductory relativity class. The Relativity Concept Inventory tests understanding of relativistic concepts. An unusual feature is confidence testing for each question. This can provide additional information; for example,…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Confidence Testing
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Olinghouse, Natalie G.; Zheng, Jinjie; Morlock, Larissa – Reading & Writing Quarterly, 2012
This study evaluated large-scale state writing assessments for the inclusion of motivational characteristics in the writing task and written prompt. We identified 6 motivational variables from the authentic activity literature: time allocation, audience specification, audience intimacy, definition of task, allowance for multiple perspectives, and…
Descriptors: Writing Evaluation, Writing Tests, Writing Achievement, Audiences