|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
n |
30 item
multiple-choice probe of student's understanding
|
|
of basic concepts
in mechanics.
|
|
|
n |
The choice of
topics is based on careful thought
|
|
|
about the
fundamental issues and concepts
|
|
|
in Newtonian
dynamics.
|
|
|
n |
The questions
are framed in (semi-)real life contexts
|
|
|
in common speech
rather than physics jargon.
|
|
|
n |
The distractors
(wrong answers) are malicious.
|
|
|
They are based on
research that probes
|
|
|
the students'
most common responses.
|
|