Alternative conceptions in animal classification focusing on amphibians and reptiles: A cross-age study

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 159-174

  Yen, Chiung Fen ^a   Yao, Tsung Wei ^a   Chiu, Yu Chih ^a  

^a PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Alternative conceptions; Animal classification; Two tier diagnostic instrument

Indexed keywords

EID: 18244375846     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-004-1951-z     Document Type: Conference Paper

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