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This article really dives into student misconceptions. Misconceptions can be a hard concept to students and can often be hard to break. I like how this article states the misconceptions and ... See More

This article really dives into student misconceptions. Misconceptions can be a hard concept to students and can often be hard to break. I like how this article states the misconceptions and addresses them. This is definitely a resource I will refer back to!

How to help dispel your students misconceptions.

Determining students' ideas about science content can be difficult. An assessment was developed with the help of a science and math education research firm. Students were interviewed using ... See More

Determining students' ideas about science content can be difficult. An assessment was developed with the help of a science and math education research firm. Students were interviewed using a series of open ended questions. The results were analyzed. Recommendations were made for instruction. They found it is important for students to express their ideas. It gives teachers a chance to see what students are thinking. Also, important for teacher to formatively assess throughout the unit. Teachers also should be aware that the resources they use can influence their students' ideas.