Assessing Students' Understanding of the Scientific Process

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35

Amy Marion

Abstract

The primary goal of the introductory biology laboratory courses at NMSU is to assist students as they develop a critical understanding of the scientific process. A multi-year study is being conducted to determine the effectiveness of inquiry-based lab exercises in achieving this goal. Preliminary data analyses indicate success in teaching some aspects of the scientific process in one introductory biology laboratory course.

Keywords:  scientific process, student assessment

University of Calgary (2013)