Journal of Science Education and Technology
By Mak, S. Y, Yip, D. Y & Chung, C. M
“Alternative Conceptions in Biology-Related Topics of Integrated Science Teachers and Implications for Teacher Education”
Publisher: JSTOR
8/2
Pp. 160-170
1999
Alternative Conceptions in Biology-Related Topics of Integrated Science Teachers and Implications for Teacher Education
Type: Empirical
Data collection method: Test
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: Adult — over 18 years

  • Amphibians are vertebrates that can live both on land and water.
  • Grass is a flowering plant that produces seeds for reproduction.
  • All living plant cells contain cell walls, vacuoles, and chloroplast.
  • In photosynthesis, water provides hydrogen and oxygen for the synthesis of carbohydrates. 
  • Some people have blue eye color because their pupil contains a blue pigment.