Physics
assessment tools:
Electricity and Magnetism I: Colorado Upper Division Electrostatics (CUE) Asssessment.
We have developed a conceptual assessment for E&M I which consists of a 17-item open-ended test with optional 9-item pretest. The test has good inter-rater reliability and has been validated using multiple measures. The assessment tests student understanding of core learning goals in the course, and allows us to probe common student ideas in upper-division E&M. We have published two papers on the CUE: One on the preliminary validation and results, and another on common student ideas illuminated by the CUE.
To receive a copy
of the CUE to use in your course, contact Stephanie Chasteen at
stephanie.chasteen@colorado.edu.
Quantum Mechanics I: Quantum Mechanics Assessment Tool (QMAT)
We have developed a conceptual assessment tool for quantum I which we use as a post test. The assessment was developed with three goals in mind: reflect faculty learning goals, provide an assessment of student learning difficulties, and act as a tool to help guide faculty efforts at improving QM instruction. We have published a paper on the development of and initial results from the QMAT.
To receive a copy
of the QMAT to use in your course, contact Steve Goldhaber:
steven.goldhaber@colorado.edu.
