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written by Antti Savinainen and Phillip Scott
The Force Concept Inventory is a multiple-choice test designed to monitor students' understanding of force and related kinematics. In this paper we review the development of the FCI, outline its structure and review findings from its implementation. A case is made for the FCI as a powerful tool for improving both learning and teaching of mechanics.
Physics Education: Volume 37, Issue 1, Pages 45-52
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DOI:
10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306
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S0031-9120(02)26904-X
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Keywords:
Evaluation, Force, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Secondary Education
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Metadata instance created July 14, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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November 24, 2008 by Lyle Barbato
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A. Savinainen and P. Scott, , Phys. Educ. 37 (1), 45 (2002), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306).
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A. Savinainen and P. Scott, The Force Concept Inventory: A tool for monitoring student learning, Phys. Educ. 37 (1), 45 (2002), <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306>.
APA Format
Savinainen, A., & Scott, P. (2002, January 1). The Force Concept Inventory: A tool for monitoring student learning. Phys. Educ., 37(1), 45-52. Retrieved December 7, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306
Chicago Format
Savinainen, Antti, and Phillip Scott. "The Force Concept Inventory: A tool for monitoring student learning." Phys. Educ. 37, no. 1, (January 1, 2002): 45-52, https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306 (accessed 7 December 2024).
MLA Format
Savinainen, Antti, and Phillip Scott. "The Force Concept Inventory: A tool for monitoring student learning." Phys. Educ. 37.1 (2002): 45-52. 7 Dec. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/1/306>.
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