Development and Application of a Diagnostic Instrument to Evaluate Grade-11 and -12 Students' Concepts of Covalent Bonding and Structure Following a Course of Instruction.

Peterson, Raymond F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ392676

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Publication Date: 1989

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Development and Application of a Diagnostic Instrument to Evaluate Grade-11 and -12 Students' Concepts of Covalent Bonding and Structure Following a Course of Instruction.

Peterson, Raymond F.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n4 p301-14 Apr 1989

Outlines a procedure used to develop a written diagnostic instrument to identify misconceptions and misunderstandings of the chemistry topic. Reports the characteristic data for the instrument, and student understanding of covalent bonding and structure. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Grade 11, Grade 12, Misconceptions, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Test Construction, Test Format

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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