High School Students' Understanding of Food Webs: Identification of a Learning Hierarchy and Related Misconceptions

High School Students' Understanding of Food Webs: Identification of a Learning Hierarchy and Related Misconceptions

Developed and validated a learning hierarchy for the concept "food web" (the hierarchy consisting of nine skill areas). Also investigated the misconceptions of 200 students related to these nine areas. Suggestions for applying the hierarchy model to remediation and resolution of the miscon...

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Published in:Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 22; no. 5; p. 421
Main Authors: Griffiths, Alan K, Grant, Bette A. C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-05-1985
Subjects:
Biology
Concept Formation
Ecology
Food Webs
High Schools
Learning Hierarchies
Misconceptions
Science Education
Science Education Research
Science Instruction
Secondary School Science
Vertical Organization
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Summary:Developed and validated a learning hierarchy for the concept "food web" (the hierarchy consisting of nine skill areas). Also investigated the misconceptions of 200 students related to these nine areas. Suggestions for applying the hierarchy model to remediation and resolution of the misconceptions are provided. (DH)
ISSN:0022-4308
DOI:10.1002/tea.3660220505