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Journal of College Science Teaching
written by Michael Zeilik and Walter Bisard
This article reports on students' preexisting knowledge and examines misconceptions among nonscience major undergraduate students. The author focuses on evaluating results of misconceptions in selected astronomy courses.
Journal of College Science Teaching: Volume 29, Issue 4, Pages 229-232
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- Alternative Conceptions
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Accession Number:
1783456
ISSN Number:
0047-231X
Keywords:
Astronomy, Conceptual Change, Misconceptions
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Metadata instance created July 14, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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September 24, 2021 by Lyle Barbato
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M. Zeilik and W. Bisard, , J. Coll. Sci. Teaching 29 (4), 229 (2000), WWW Document, (https://www.nsta.org/resources/research-and-teaching-conceptual-change-introductory-level-astronomy-courses).
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M. Zeilik and W. Bisard, Conceptual Change in Introductory-Level Astronomy Courses, J. Coll. Sci. Teaching 29 (4), 229 (2000), <https://www.nsta.org/resources/research-and-teaching-conceptual-change-introductory-level-astronomy-courses>.
APA Format
Zeilik, M., & Bisard, W. (2000, February 2). Conceptual Change in Introductory-Level Astronomy Courses. J. Coll. Sci. Teaching, 29(4), 229-232. Retrieved December 13, 2024, from https://www.nsta.org/resources/research-and-teaching-conceptual-change-introductory-level-astronomy-courses
Chicago Format
Zeilik, Michael, and Walter Bisard. "Conceptual Change in Introductory-Level Astronomy Courses." J. Coll. Sci. Teaching. 29, no. 4, (February 2, 2000): 229-232, https://www.nsta.org/resources/research-and-teaching-conceptual-change-introductory-level-astronomy-courses (accessed 13 December 2024).
MLA Format
Zeilik, Michael, and Walter Bisard. "Conceptual Change in Introductory-Level Astronomy Courses." J. Coll. Sci. Teaching 29.4 (2000): 229-232. 13 Dec. 2024 <https://www.nsta.org/resources/research-and-teaching-conceptual-change-introductory-level-astronomy-courses>.
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