Physics Assessment and the Development of a Taxonomy
Abstract
Aspects of assessment in physics are considered with the aim of designing assessments that will encourage a deep approach to student learning and will ultimately lead to higher levels of achievement. A range of physics questions are considered and categorized by the level of knowledge and understanding which is require for a successful answer. A taxonomy is then proposed to aid classification.
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Published
2011-06-10
How to Cite
BUICK, J. M..
Physics Assessment and the Development of a Taxonomy.
European Journal of Physics Education, [S.l.], v. 2, n. 1, p. 5-10, june 2011.
ISSN 1309-7202.
Available at: <https://eu-journal.org/index.php/EJPE/article/view/130>. Date accessed: 20 apr. 2024.
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