A collection of ConcepTest questions organized by content. Also, instructions on how to incorporate ConcepTests into your classroom.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
ConcepTests are generally short, and as they are multiple-choice, they are useful for immediate quantitative assessment of student understanding in large physics lectures.
ConcepTests can also be the basis of a group-reflective activity (especially if the students have trouble answering the initial ConcepTest).
ConceptTests can be used for science teacher education and in lesson planning.
Technical Requirements:
Access to the internet and a browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
ConcepTests are conceptual multiple-choice questions that are designed for teaching physics in large lecture classes.
Provides excellent information on why and how to use ConceptsTest questions as a teaching strategy with large and small classes in earth science.
Target Student Population:
Teachers of sciences in High School, College General Ed, Teacher Education
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Familiarity with methods of collecting student feedback might be helpful.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This learning material provides information on teaching methods that can help to make large physics lectures more engaging.
Information is well sourced. Lots of useful tips. Mixed media. Great visual examples.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
ConcepTests:
Focus on a single concept
Can't be solved using equations
Have good multiple-choice answers
Are clearly worded
Are of intermediate difficulty
Highly effective at demonstrating the value of this technique. Technique engages students in deep learning and analysis rather than memorization.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
There are lots of examples that can be used in concert with the methods provided.
This site is clear, offers breadcrumbs backward and forward, links to a full page of references, and clearly highlights the Collection.
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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