Relationships between confidence, gender, high school performance, a concept inventory, and success in first-year chemistry.

摘要: We have profiled the range of existing conceptual understanding first-year students entering chemistry at two major research-intensive tertiary institutions in Queensland 2011 and 2012. Chemical concept inventory items (CCI) been drawn from across a number validated literature instruments delivered an online questionnaire week 1 semester, first semester chemistry. The giving correct answer for each question did not change significantly to High school performance (Queensland OP) was significant predictor inventory. A gender difference emerged, with female (across both institutions) receiving lower mean score than males. In 2012, students’ confidence their also explored (Potgieter & Davidowitz, 2012). unexpected results emerged that contrast published findings (Sharma Bewes, 2011); particular, females were more likely be overconfident males, most those mid-range band high achievement OP 2-8) (see Figure). These will discussed terms factors such as program study, age institution, well metacognitive factors. Potgieter, M. B. (2012). Preparedness chemistry: multiple applications Chemistry Competence Test diagnostic prediction purposes. Education Research Practice, 12, 193-204. Sharma, D J. (2011). Self-monitoring: confidence, academic differences physics. Journal Learning Design, 4, 1-13.