Misconceptions about Relative Densities

This article explains what misconceptions are and the way a teacher can find out if students have these and what teachers need to do to change their incorrect views. The topic is about rela... See More

This article explains what misconceptions are and the way a teacher can find out if students have these and what teachers need to do to change their incorrect views. The topic is about relative densities of different things. This article includes a diagnostic assessment to understand student thinking and a chart that outlines misconceptions, supporting evidence, and counterevidence to debunk that misconceptions. This is a very helpful article for middle school teachers.

Shows students' (and teachers') misconceptions

This is one of my favorite articles. It is a great model for how to diagnose students' misconceptions efficiently and then how to use that understanding for conceptual change. First, we ... See More

This is one of my favorite articles. It is a great model for how to diagnose students' misconceptions efficiently and then how to use that understanding for conceptual change. First, we must know what those misconceptions are, and then present students with situations (discrepant events) that will help them see that they need to change their understanding. Wonderful and very useful article.