Exploring Pre-Service Elementary Science Teachers' Conceptual Understanding of Particulate Nature of Matter through Three-Tier Diagnostic Test

Autor/inn/en	Aydeniz, Mehmet; Bilican, Kader; Kirbulut, Zubeyde Demet
Titel	Exploring Pre-Service Elementary Science Teachers' Conceptual Understanding of Particulate Nature of Matter through Three-Tier Diagnostic Test
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 5 (2017) 3, S.221-234 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2147-611X
Schlagwörter	Diagnostic Tests; Preservice Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Scientific Literacy; Scientific Concepts; Scientific Principles; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Knowledge Level; Science Achievement; Multiple Choice Tests; Misconceptions; Minimum Competency Testing; Confidence Testing; Foreign Countries; Statistical Analysis; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Diagnostic test; Diagnostischer Test; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Wissensbasis; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Missverständnis; Ausland; Statistische Analyse; Türkei
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to explore Pre-service Elementary Science Teachers' (PSTs) conceptual understanding of Particulate Nature of Matter (PNM) through a three-tier diagnostic test. Participants were 215 PSTs from Turkey. Data consisted of participants' responses to the Particulate Nature of Matter Test (PNMT). The PNMT consists of three-tier items. Students were asked to choose the correct choice in the first tier, and then to justify their choice of the answer provided in the second tier. Finally, they were asked to indicate the confidence level of their responses in the third tier. Results showed that the PSTs were not competent in their understanding of the PNM concepts. Moreover, some had strongly held misconceptions. Finally, the PSTs struggled to provide coherent answers to the items on the PNMT across three tiers. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01