The Many Metaphors of Energy: Using Analogies as a Formative Assessment Tool

by: Rachael A. Lancor

This article describes how student-generated analogies are shown to be an effective means of eliciting ideas about energy in systems from biology, chemistry, and physics.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2013Stock # jcst13_042_03_38Volume 042Issue 03

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Analogies for Energy

The author of this article has created a unique way of assessing students' knowledge. Students are creating conceptual frameworks by creating an analogy for energy. They are sharing their ... See More

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