Grade-12 Students' Misconceptions Relating to Fundamental Characteristics of Atoms and Molecules

Grade-12 Students' Misconceptions Relating to Fundamental Characteristics of Atoms and Molecules

Identifies misconceptions related to the fundamental characteristics of atoms and molecules held by twelfth-grade students. Data were obtained by administration of semistructured interviews to a stratified, random sample of 30 students. Fifty-two misconceptions were observed and reported. Some of th...

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Published in:Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 29; no. 6; p. 611
Main Authors: Griffiths, Alan K, Preston, Kirk R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-08-1992
Subjects:
Atoms
Chemistry
Educational Research
Grade 12
Misconceptions
Molecules
Science Education
Science Education Research
Science History
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Secondary Education
Secondary School Science
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Summary:Identifies misconceptions related to the fundamental characteristics of atoms and molecules held by twelfth-grade students. Data were obtained by administration of semistructured interviews to a stratified, random sample of 30 students. Fifty-two misconceptions were observed and reported. Some of the misconceptions identified parallel the historical development of scientific concepts. (PR)
ISSN:0022-4308
DOI:10.1002/tea.3660290609