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Uncovering Student Ideas Probes

Physical Science

 

 

Physical Science Probes

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Lemonade

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about conservation of matter. The probe is designed to reveal whether students thi...

By Page Keeley

Assessment Physical Science

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Magnets in Water

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about magnetism. The probe is specifically designed to determine whether students ...

By Page Keeley

Elementary Assessment Physical Science

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Making Sound

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about sound. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that sound...

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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Mass, Volume, and Density

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about density. The probe is designed to find out whether students have commonly he...

By Page Keeley and Susan Cooper

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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Mirror on the Wall

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about reflection of light. The probe can be used to examine how students use ideas...

By Page Keeley

Elementary Assessment Physical Science

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Mixing Water

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about temperature change in a system. The probe is designed to find out whether st...

By Page Keeley

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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Model of Air Inside a Jar

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the particle model of matter. The probe is designed to find out if students ...

By Page Keeley and Susan Cooper

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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Nails in a Jar

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about conservation of matter during a chemical change (oxidation). The probe is de...

By Page Keeley

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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Objects and Temperature

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about temperature. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize th...

By Page Keeley

Middle School High School Assessment Physical Science

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Pennies

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the properties of atoms. The probe is designed to determine whether students...

By Page Keeley

Middle School Assessment Physical Science

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