Cari F. Herrmann?Abell|George E. DeBoer
Investigating a learning progression for energy ideas from upper elementary through high school
American Association For The Advancement of Science|American Association For The Advancement of Science
abstract study tests hypothesized learning progression concept energy looks 14 specific ideas categories energy forms transformations ii energy transfer iii energy dissipation degradation iv energy conservation examines students growth understanding within ideas three levels increasing conceptual complexity basic level model focuses simple energy relationships easily observable effects energy processes intermediate level focuses complex energy concepts applications advanced level focuses still complex energy concepts often requiring atomicmolecular model explain phenomena study includes results 359 distractordriven multiplechoice test items administered 20000 students grades 4 12 across us rasch analysis provided linear measures student performance item difficulty scale results largely supported model students growth understanding progresses understanding forms transformations energy energy transfer conservation also progressing along separate dimension cognitive complexity analysis current state students understanding respect knowledge identified learning progression showed elementary level students perform well comparison expectations middle high school students performance meet expectations 2017 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 55 6893 2018