Development of an inventory for Alternative Conceptions among students in chemistry
Journal Title: LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
A Chemistry concept inventory has been developed for assessing students learning and identifying the alternative conceptions that students may have in general chemistry. The conceptions in question are assumed to be mainly learned in school and to a less degree in student’s daily life. The inventory therefore aims at functioning as a tool for adjusting teaching practices in chemistry. The concept inventory presented here is mainly aimed at assessing students learning during general chemistry courses. The inventory has been administered and evaluated using statistical tests, focusing on both item analysis and on the entire test. The results indicate that the concept inventory is a reliable and discriminating tool in the present context.
Authors and Affiliations
Per-Odd Eggen, Jonas Persson, Elisabeth Egholm Jacobsen, Bjørn Hafskjold
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- EP ID EP563180
- DOI 10.31129/LUMAT.5.1.115
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