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Development of the Test Instrument to Assess Students' Progress in Understanding Nature of Science: Based on AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy

  • Choe, Seung-Urn (Department of Earth Science Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Ah (Department of Earth Science Education, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2003.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a new test instrument based on AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy, to assess k-12 students' progress in understanding nature of science (NOS). A total of 276 items were developed including 33 items for grade k-2, 36 items for grade 3-5, 78 items for grade 6-8 and 129 items for grade 9-12 and they were reviewed for validity and reliability. Key ideas that were the foundation of test items were extended, sophisticated and enriched according to the grade level. The general score of this test represents a student's cognitive state about an understanding of NOS. The result of this test can be expected to give some useful information for follow-up investigations, improving instructional design, and conducting further studies.

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