Student Misconceptions and Errors in Physics and Mathematics : : Exploring Data from TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced.

• Superior document: IEA Research for Education Series ; v.9
• Author: Neidorf, Teresa.
• TeilnehmendeR: Arora, Alka.; Erberber, Ebru.; Tsokodayi, Yemurai.; Mai, Thanh.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2019.; Ã2020.
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: IEA Research for Education Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (173 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Foreword
• Contents
• 1 An Introduction to Student Misconceptions and Errors in Physics and Mathematics
• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Defining the Terminology
• 1.2.1 Performance Objectives
• 1.2.2 Misconceptions in Physics
• 1.2.3 Errors in Mathematics
• 1.2.4 Misunderstandings in Physics and Mathematics
• 1.3 Core Concepts in Physics and Mathematics
• 1.4 Research Questions
• References
• 2 Review of Research into Misconceptions and Misunderstandings in Physics and Mathematics
• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Diagnostic Models Overview
• 2.3 Misconceptions in Physics
• 2.4 Misunderstandings in Mathematics
• References
• 3 Methodology Used to Analyze Student Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings in TIMSS
• Abstract
• 3.1 TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced Data
• 3.2 Methodology
• 3.2.1 Assessment Framework Review and Content Mapping
• 3.2.2 Evaluation of Item-Level Performance Data
• 3.2.3 Reporting Patterns in Percent Correct and Percent with Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings by Grade, Country, Gender, and Assessment Year
• 3.2.4 Statistical Comparisons
• 3.3 Addressing the Research Questions
• 3.3.1 Research Question 1
• 3.3.2 Research Question 2
• 3.3.3 Research Question 3
• References
• 4 Results for Student Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings in Physics and Mathematics
• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Physics Results
• 4.2.1 Student Performance on TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced Items Related to Gravity
• 4.2.2 Common Types of Misconceptions and Misunderstandings Related to Gravity Across Countries
• 4.2.3 Patterns in Misconceptions and Misunderstandings Related to Gravity Across Grade Levels and Countries
• 4.2.4 Gender Differences in Misconceptions and Misunderstandings Related to Gravity.
• 4.2.5 Patterns in Misconceptions and Misunderstandings Related to Gravity Over Time
• 4.2.6 Summary of Physics Results
• 4.3 Mathematics Results
• 4.3.1 Student Performance on TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced Items Related to Linear Equations
• 4.3.2 Common Types of Errors and Misunderstandings Related to Linear Equations Across Countries
• 4.3.3 Patterns in Errors and Misunderstandings Related to Linear Equations Across Grade Levels and Countries
• 4.3.4 Gender Differences in Errors and Misunderstandings Related to Linear Equations
• 4.3.5 Patterns in Errors and Misunderstandings Related to Linear Equations Over Time
• 4.3.6 Summary of Mathematics Results
• References
• 5 Conclusions About Using TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced Data to Explore Student Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings in Physics and Mathematics
• Abstract
• 5.1 Summary of Results Across Physics and Mathematics
• 5.1.1 Patterns in Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings Across Countries and Grades
• 5.1.2 Gender Differences in Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings
• 5.1.3 Trends in Patterns of Misconceptions, Errors, and Misunderstandings Over Time
• 5.2 Limitations and Further Applications of the Methodology
• 5.3 Implications Related to Instruction
• 5.4 Implications for Future TIMSS Assessment Design and Reporting
• References
• Appendix: Technical Documentation and Syntax
• A.1 Data Considerations for the Study
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• A.1.1 Considerations for 1995 Data
• A.1.2 Considerations for 1999 Data
• A.1.3 Considerations for 2008 Data
• A.1.4 Considerations for 2015 Data
• A.2 Value Labels and Misconception/Error/Misunderstanding Codes Used for Analyses of Physics and Mathematics Items
• A.3 Syntax Used to Recode Variables
• A.4 Calculating Item Statistics
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• A.4.1 More on the IDB Analyzer.
• A.4.2 More on the EdSurvey R package
• A.5 Calculating Gender Differences
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