Development and validation of pre-assessment tools in grade 7 physics

Date of Publication

2018

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Teaching Major in Physics

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Gil Nonato C. Santos

Defense Panel Chair

Voltaire M. Mistades

Defense Panel Member

Joseph L. Scheiter, FSC
Maricar S. Prudente
Voltaire M. Mistades

Abstract/Summary

The primary purpose of the study was to develop pre-assessment tools in Grade 7 Physics that will determine students prior knowledge and readiness. The test development started first with the identification of students existing alternative conceptions through the use of a self developed Three-tier test. The identified alternative conceptions of Grade 7 students were listed and included in two multiple-choice tests - Physics Skills Test (PST) and Physics Knowledge Test (PKT). PST comprises of related learning competencies from Grade 3 to Grade 7 Physics (54 items), while PKT contains learning competencies for Grade 7 only (60 items). These two pilot tests were administered to two sections of Grade 6 students (N=85). After the item analysis, the final form of the test was made containing 30 items each for PST and PKT. The final form of the tests were administered to Grade 7 students from Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) Schools in Luzon (N = 988). Descriptive statistics showed that PST has an acceptable reliability coefficient (M = 14; SD = 4.61; a = 0.67) and approaching normal distribution (Skewness = 0.16; Ku = - 0.53). Furthermore, it has average difficulty index of 0.49 and discrimination index of 0.32 (Good). PKT has low reliability coefficient ( M = 12 ;SD = 4.02 ;a = 0.57 ) and approaching normal distribution (Skewness = 0.21; Ku = -0.39). Moreover, it has average difficulty of 0.42 and discrimination index of 0.28 (Marginal). Finally, stanine scores for PST and PKT were computed to determine the profile of the students.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG007528

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Physics--Study and teaching--Philippines

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