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Lock, Roger – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Investigated are the context dependency and construct validity of practical skill assessment in science which may include the skills of observing, manipulating, planning, interpreting, reporting, and self-reliance. Pupil performance on a variety of practical tasks were compared with external examination grades in biology and chemistry. (CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Content Validity
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Lock, Roger; Dunkerton, John – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Described is the evaluation of an inservice course on biotechnology. Evaluated were the influence that the course had on teacher knowledge, use of practical work, problem solving investigations and theoretical aspects of biotechnology. A practical model of inservice evaluation is provided. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Teacher Education, Science and Society
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Lock, Roger – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Reported is a study of the relationships between the component skills involved in practical work assessment. Skills assessed included observing, manipulating, planning, interpreting, reporting, and self-reliance. The literature relating to inter-skill relationships is reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Intermode Differences