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The Science Education Department plays a leading role in the study of the nature of learning. Major projects include the development of misconception-based assessment instruments, and research into identifying measurable factors that predict levels of achievement. This page lists currently active research programs.  Project FICSS (Factors Influencing College Science Success)The goal of this project is to conduct a large-scale epidemiological study of the relationship between the decisions that high school science teachers and their students make and the later success of students in their introductory college science courses. Learn More...  MOSART: Misconception-Oriented Standards-Based Assessment Resources for TeachersProject MOSART intends to enhance the quality of the K-12 science teacher workforce and aid in generating evidence-based outcomes of learning through the development of comprehensive subject matter assessment tools. Learn More...  SPARCS: Standards- and Preconceptions-based Assessment of Reform Curricula in ScienceProject SPARCS will develop a item bank and generate several test instruments based on the NRC Standards and AAAS Benchmarks in physical science and in earth and space science. These tests will be used in characterizing the content knowledge of middle school students, evaluating reform and traditional middle school science courses, and in gauging the role of prerequisite knowledge in students' success in high school and chemistry courses. For more information, please contact Hal Coyle: hcoyle [at] cfa.harvard.edu |
 Cosmic Questions is a museum exhibit that explores our place in space and time. It is currently at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. Find out more... Education by Department: | ||
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