The Use of Examinations for Revealing and Distinguishing between Students' Misconceptions, Misunderstandings and

Zoller, Uri

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ERIC Number: EJ533282

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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The Use of Examinations for Revealing and Distinguishing between Students' Misconceptions, Misunderstandings and "No Conceptions" in College Chemistry.

Zoller, Uri

Research in Science Education, v26 n3 p317-26 1996

Describes a study of freshman science majors (n=50) that explores the role of higher-order cognitive skills examinations in identifying misconceptions in chemistry. Discusses the use of such examinations in remediation via appropriate modification of teaching strategies. Contains 37 references. (DDR)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Research, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Remedial Instruction, Science Instruction, Student Evaluation, Test Format, Tests

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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