Abstract
A Chemistry Concept Inventory (CCI) has been created that provides linkages to misconceptions observed in chemistry and subsequent introductory materials engineering courses as revealed by a Materials Concept Inventory (MCI). The CCI topics included were bonding, intermolecular forces, electrochemistry, equilibrium, thermochemistry and acids and bases. Numerous students were interviewed in development of questions in order to ascertain that the questions and responses were interpreted as intended. Questioning students on topics of molecular shape gave helpful insight into how students solve problems. For example, a question might be written to test one aspect of the topic, but students might solve it differently. They might use different reasoning that would lead to a correct answer. The item is therefore testing something other than the intended topic. Interviews led to some unique findings in spatial understanding and misconceptions held by these students. Multiple rounds of testing were then used in ascertaining development of a valid Chemistry Concept Inventory.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
Volume | 1 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Event | 34th Annual Frontiers in Education: Expanding Educational Opportunities Through Partnerships and Distance Learning - Conference Proceedings, FIE - Savannah, GA, United States Duration: Oct 20 2004 → Oct 23 2004 |
Other
Other | 34th Annual Frontiers in Education: Expanding Educational Opportunities Through Partnerships and Distance Learning - Conference Proceedings, FIE |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Savannah, GA |
Period | 10/20/04 → 10/23/04 |
Keywords
- Chemistry Concept Inventory
- Misconceptions
- Student interviews
- Validity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering