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ERIC Number: EJ368044
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Diagnosing Secondary Students' Misconceptions of Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants Using a Two-Tier Multiple Choice Instrument.
Haslam, Filocha; Treagust, David F.
Journal of Biological Education, v21 n3 p203-11 Fall 1987
Describes a multiple-choice instrument that reliably and validly diagnoses secondary students' understanding of photosynthesis and respiration in plants. Highlights the consistency of students' misconceptions across secondary levels and indicates a high percentage of students have misconceptions regarding plant physiology. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Cognitive Structures, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Learning Processes, Misconceptions, Photosynthesis, Physiology, Research, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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