An Astronomical Misconceptions Survey

by: Michael C. LoPresto and Steven R. Murrell

Misconceptions that students bring with them to the introductory science classroom are especially prevalent in astronomy. One way to identify and possibly dispel some of these misconceptions is through using a misconceptions survey. This article reports on the development, implementation, and the results of the using an Astronomical Misconceptions Survey.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2011Stock # jcst11_040_05_14Volume 040Issue 05

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Donald B (Stafford, VA)
Donald B (Stafford, VA)

A Must Do before Teaching Astronomy

A Must Do before Teaching Astronomy if you want to know what they don't know! Wonderfully done andf easy to use.

Sarah P (Medina, OH)
Sarah P (Medina, OH)

An Astronomical Misconceptions Survey

This article does a great job in informing educators about misconceptions in the classroom. Many topics that teachers are teaching have misconceptions that follows with it. It especially she... See More

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