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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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Pickersgill, Stephen; Lock, Roger – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1991
Student understanding of 30 nontechnical words used in science was investigated. No significant differences were found between the understanding of nontechnical words in science or between the verbal reasoning ability of males (n=108) and females (n=89). Of the four different question formats, students had the most difficulty with the synonym…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Context Effect, Knowledge Level, Science Education