Diagnostic Tests .docVIP

Conceptual Diagnostic Tests Michael Zeilik Department of Physics and Astronomy University of New Mexico WHY USE CONCEPTUAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS? To assess how well students understand key concepts in a SMET field prior to, during, and after instruction. WHAT IS A CONCEPTUAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST? A test with items in a multiple-choice or short-answer format that has been designed with common misconceptions in mind. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Instructor Preparation Time: Minimal for using available tests; moderate for designing your own questions. Preparing Your Students: Nothing special. Class Time: At