Teaching Real ScienceUsing Assessment to Target Student Myths and Misconceptions

with Oscar Newman, NBCT

AgendaWelcome and Introductions

An important CaveatMy Favorite Misconception

Private Universes

Overview of Misconceptions in Science

Forces and Inertia

Teaching to Confront Student Misconceptions

AssessmentWhole Class InstructionSmall Group Inquiry

Further Resources

Questions

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