Data analysis in physics examination

Authors

Patricia Forster, Edith Cowan University

Document Type

Journal Article

Faculty

Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences

School

School of Education

RAS ID

3920

Comments

Forster, P. A. (2005). Data analysis in physics examination. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 36(4), 317-331. Available here

Abstract

This paper presents a critical analysis of data analysis requirements in physics tertiary entrance examinations. The setting is Western Australia. Common aspects of the questions asked over 14 years and changes in the questions since a major syllabus reform are identified. Similar changes in other jurisdictions are referenced. The data analysis questions reflect minimally the changes in emphasis in the reform syllabus. They imply science is unassailable laws and not science is inquiry.

DOI

10.1080/00207390512331325923

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