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| Abstract Title: | An Examination of the Correlation Between Cognitive Ability and Achievement on the FCI |
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| Abstract: | We administered a commercial, nonverbal intelligence test (GAMA) to students in introductory physics. We examined scores on that test to determine if the performance on it, or any of its subtests, can predict student achievement on the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) before and/or after instruction. Given that a gender gap in performance is often seen to exist, gender is also considered as a predictor. The items of the FCI were divided into two groups to be predicted for - one consisting of questions seen to be "difficult" and the other comprising the remaining items. Gender is found to be a significant predictor in all but one situation and, at least, two subtests of the GAMA correlate positively under certain conditions. We discuss possible implications of these results. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Session Time: | Poster Session II |
| Poster Number: | B25 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Matthew Richard Semak University of Northern Colorado Physics and Astronomy, 0232G Ross Hall Campus Box 127 Greeley, CO 80639 Phone: 9703512409 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Cynthia Galovich Richard Dietz Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Northern Colorado |
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