Two-tier Simple Electric Circuits test (2T-SEC test)
Purpose
The Two-tier Simple Electric Circuits test (2T-SEC test) assesses students’ qualitative understanding of current, resistance and potential differences. The two-tier structure of the assessment allows to analyze students’ alternative conceptions on simple circuits.
Population
The 2T-SEC test is designed to be used in populations that range from middle school to introductory college / university courses.
Typical Performance
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Example question
Validity
Ivanjek, L., Morris, L., Schubatzky, T., Hopf, M., Burde, J. P., Haagen-Schützenhöfer, C., … & Wilhelm, T. (2021). Development of a two-tier instrument on simple electric circuits. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 17(2), 020123.
Research
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Example LASSO Report
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