Publication: Scientific argumentation in physics classrooms: Teachers’ perspectives and assessment needs
Date
2020
Authors
Ong, Yann Shiou
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Publisher
Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Abstract
As the new Singapore science education framework emphasises practices of science, one approach to persuade science teachers of the value of scientific argumentation (a scientific and epistemic practice) is to demonstrate its relevance in an education system driven by high-stake national examination. GCE ‘O’ level pure physics and ‘A’ level physics H2 examinations include DbQ that involve higher-order thinking skills of interpreting, evaluating, and solving problems using given information/data. In other words, the need for engaging in evidence-based reasoning, which is part of scientific argumentation.
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Note: Restricted to NIE staff.
Keywords
Evidence-based reasoning, Scientific argumentation, Assessment
Citation
Ong, Y. S. (2020). Scientific argumentation in physics classrooms: Teachers’ perspectives and assessment needs (Report No. SUG 09/18 OYS). National Institute of Education (Singapore), Office of Education Research.