Assessing understanding: a phenomenographic approach

Gloria Dall'Alba, Eleanor Walsh, John Bowden, Elaine Martin, Ference Marton, Geoff N Masters, Paul Ramsden, Andrew Stephanou

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Abstract

This article describes a research study that is concerned with the assessment of students' levels of understanding of key concepts and principles in science.
Original languageEnglish
JournalResearch in Science Education
Volume19
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Concept formation
  • Evaluation methods
  • Phenomenology
  • Science education
  • Scientific concepts
  • Secondary school students
  • University students

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Science and Mathematics Education

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