My+Opening+Week's+Diagnostics

= Secondary School Physics =

Force Concept Inventory (FCI)
The Force Concept Inventory diagnostic test is a set of multiple choice questions used to evaluate a persons working knowledge of a specific set of concepts, which in this case is Newton's Three Laws. This diagnostic test should be administered before starting a unit on Dynamics. The set of questions are based on extensive research in the field of Physics Education and are from an independent source.

Sample Questions

Predict-Observe-Explain (POE)
The Predict-Observe-Explain worksheet is designed to help students build upon their previous knowledge to explain concepts prior to studying them. A demonstration is performed by the teacher accompanied by guiding questions to facilitate the students' learning. The worksheet can be collected after the experiment and read as a diagnostic tool for communication.



Anticipation Guide
The Anticipation Guide has a list of statements about a topic. The students are asked to decide whether they agree or disagree with each one before the lesson begins on the left hand side. After the lesson has completed, the students can change their answers. In the space below the questions, the students can be asked to provide other information they may be aware of about the topic or any questions they may have.