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ERIC Number: EJ641933
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
The Force Concept Inventory: A Tool for Monitoring Student Learning.
Savinainen, Antti; Scott, Philip
Physics Education, v37 n1 p45-52 Jan 2002
The Force Concept Inventory (FCI) is a multiple-choice test designed to monitor students' understanding of force and related kinematics. Reviews the development of the FCI, outlines its structure, and reviews findings from its implementation. Makes the case for the FCI as a powerful tool for improving both learning and teaching of mechanics. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Force, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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