1. Teaching Real Science
Using Assessment to Target Student Myths and Misconceptions
with
Oscar Newman, NBCT
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
An important Caveat
My Favorite Misconception
Private Universes
Overview of Misconceptions in Science
Forces and Inertia
Teaching to Confront Student Misconceptions
Assessment
Whole Class Instruction
Small Group Inquiry
Further Resources
Questions
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