Month/Year of Graduation
5-2024
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Sachin Nedungadi
Abstract
Many high school chemistry students struggle to learn the chemistry of solutions because they hold alternate conceptions—beliefs that differ from scientifically accepted ideas—related to the topics covered in a traditional solution unit. For this reason, high school chemistry teachers would benefit from the development of a Solution Concept Inventory (SCI)—a multiple-choice assessment that could be used in the high school classroom to identify student alternate conceptions on the concept of solutions. In this study, common solution-related alternate conceptions were identified, items for an SCI were developed, an analysis was performed to determine the quality of the items, and validity evidence based on test content was obtained. 14 items were developed for the SCI.
Recommended Citation
Tetschner, Grace, "Development of a Solution Concept Inventory for the High School Chemistry Classroom" (2024). Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects. 318.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/university_honors_program/318