Recognizing Student Misconceptions about Science and Evolution

Mountain Rise By Daniel J. Wescott and Deborah L. Cunningham “Recognizing Student Misconceptions about Science and Evolution” Publisher: Pp. 1-6 2005 Recognizing Student Misconceptions about Science and Evolution Type: Empirical Data collection method: Survey Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more Grade and age of subjects: 9th-12 grade — 15-18 years Dinosaurs and…Continue Reading Recognizing Student Misconceptions about Science and Evolution

Still More ‘Fancy’ and ‘Myth’ than ‘Fact’ in Students’ Conceptions of Evolution

Evolution: Education and Outreach volume By Deborah L. Cunningham & Daniel J. Wescott “Still More “Fancy” and “Myth” than “Fact” in Students’ Conceptions of Evolution” Publisher: Pp. pages 505–517 2009 Still More “Fancy” and “Myth” than “Fact” in Students’ Conceptions of Evolution Type: Empirical Data collection method: Survey Number of subjects, range: Large — 31…Continue Reading Still More ‘Fancy’ and ‘Myth’ than ‘Fact’ in Students’ Conceptions of Evolution

Misconceptions in the Earth Sciences: A Cross-Age Study

Educational Resources Information Center By Schoon, Kenneth J. “Misconceptions in the Earth Sciences: A Cross-Age Study.” Publisher: 1998-25 Misconceptions in the Earth Sciences: A Cross-Age Study. Type: Empirical Data collection method: Survey Number of subjects, range: Medium — 11-30 Grade and age of subjects: 3rd-5th grade — 10-11 years, 6th-8th grade — 12-14 years If…Continue Reading Misconceptions in the Earth Sciences: A Cross-Age Study

Are Humans Evolving?” A Classroom Discussion to Change Student Misconceptions Regarding Natural Selection

Evolution: Education and Outreach By Tessa M. Andrews, Steven T. Kalinowski, and Mary J. Leonard “Are Humans Evolving?” A Classroom Discussion to Change Student Misconceptions Regarding Natural Selection” Publisher: Research Gate 4(3) Pp. 456-466 2011 Are Humans Evolving?” A Classroom Discussion to Change Student Misconceptions Regarding Natural Selection Type: Empirical Data collection method: class discussion…Continue Reading Are Humans Evolving?” A Classroom Discussion to Change Student Misconceptions Regarding Natural Selection

Life and Physical Science Misconceptions of Preservice Elementary Teachers

ERIC-Educational Resources Information Center By Crawley, Frank E. and Arditzoglou, Sophia Yani “Life and Physical Science Misconceptions of Preservice Elementary Teachers” Publisher: Pp. 2-22 1988 Life and Physical Science Misconceptions of Preservice Elementary Teachers Type: Empirical Data collection method: Survey Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more Grade and age of subjects: Adult…Continue Reading Life and Physical Science Misconceptions of Preservice Elementary Teachers

A Study Identifying Biological Evolution-Related Misconceptions Held by Prebiology High School Students

Creative Education By Tony B. Yates and Edmund A. Marek “A Study Identifying Biological Evolution-Related Misconceptions Held by Prebiology High School Students” Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing 6/6 Pp. 20 2013 A Study Identifying Biological Evolution-Related Misconceptions Held by Prebiology High School Students Type: Empirical Data collection method: Survey Number of subjects, range: Large — 31…Continue Reading A Study Identifying Biological Evolution-Related Misconceptions Held by Prebiology High School Students