ConcepTests for Introductory Undergraduate Astronomy

For Peer Instruction to succeed, students need to be able to focus quickly
on the concept in an interactive way that highlights the most common
misconceptions.

ConcepTests are multiple choice questions which the students pose to each
other in small groups, during class. This technique is remarkably effective
at engaging students' interest and clarifying misconceptions, if the tests
are geared as much as possible to the class level.

We have begun to compile a library of ConcepTests for introductory
astronomy. There are already several hundred questions, but many more are
needed. We are now SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS. These should be short,
conceptual, multiple choice tests that can be presented without elaborate
diagrams. Major contributors (say, 20 questions or more) will have password
access to the full library of tests on the WWW.

The development of the most effective questions is best assured through
classroom testing. Please let me know if you are interested in contributing
to, using, or testing the library of ConcepTests . You can send me a message
by clicking on the email address below.

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