Overcoming Students' Misconceptions in Science

1. Introduction: Misconceptions in Science Education: An Overview
Mageswary Karpudewan, Ahmad Nurulazam Md. Zain, A. L. Chandrasegaran

Part I. Misconceptions Identified During Teaching and Learning of Primary Science and Strategies Used to Address the Identified Misconceptions

2. Utilizing Concept Cartoons to Diagnose and Remediate Misconceptions Related to Photosynthesis Among Primary School Students
Chong Li Yong, Ch’ng Zhee Kee

3. Facilitating Primary School Students’ Understanding of Water Cycle Through Guided Inquiry-Based Learning
Chua Kah Heng, Mageswary Karpudewan

4. A Study on Addressing Students’ Misconceptions About Condensation Using the Predict-Discuss-Explain-Observe-Discuss-Explain (PDEODE) Strategy
Mohd Nor Syahrir Abdullah, Nur Atikah Mat Nayan, Farhana Mohamad Hussin

5. Inquiry-Discovery Teaching Approach as a Means to Remediate Primary Students’ Misconceptions About the Phases of the Moon
Roslina Mohd Radzi, Mohd Nor Syahrir Abdullah, Kiliyarasi Muruthi

Part II. Misconceptions About Chemistry Concepts and Strategies to Address the Identified Misconceptions

6. Misconceptions in Electrochemistry: How Do Pedagogical Agents Help?
Lee Tien Tien, Kamisah Osman

7. The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Promoting Pre-university Students’ Understanding of Chemical Bonding and Remediating Their Misconceptions
Sumathi Ganasen, Mageswary Karpudewan

8. Green Chemistry-Based Dual-Situated Learning Model: An Approach that Reduces Students’ Misconceptions on Acids and Bases
Tan Hwa Hwa, Mageswary Karpudewan

9. The Effectiveness of Physics Education Technology (PhET) Interactive Simulations in Enhancing Matriculation Students’ Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium and Remediating Their Misconceptions
Sumathi Ganasen, Sheila Shamuganathan

Part III. Misconceptions About Physics Concepts and Strategies to Address the Identified Misconceptions

10. The Integration of Fund of Knowledge in the Hybridization Cognitive Strategy to Enhance Secondary Students’ Understanding of Physics Optical Concepts and Remediating Their Misconceptions
Mohd Norawi Ali, Lilia Halim, Kamisah Osman, Lilia Ellany Mohtar

11. Fostering Understanding and Reducing Misconceptions About Image Formation by a Plane Mirror Using Constructivist-Based Hands-on Activities
Tan Wee Ling

12. Addressing Secondary School Students’ Misconceptions About Simple Current Circuits Using the Learning Cycle Approach
Kamilah Osman

13. The Use of the Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Approach to Address Form One Students’ Misconceptions About Weight and Mass
Nurulhuda Rosli, Noor Nadiah Mohd Nasir

Part IV. Misconceptions About Biology Concepts and Strategies to Address the Identified Misconceptions

14. Improving Understanding and Reducing Matriculation Students’ Misconceptions in Immunity Using the Flipped Classroom Approach
Khairina Subari

15. Improving Understanding and Reducing Secondary School Students’ Misconceptions about Cell Division Using Animation-Based Instruction
Ilavarasi Kalimuthu

16. Comparison Between Realistic and Non-realistic Simulations in Reducing Secondary School Students’ Misconceptions on Mitosis and Meiosis Processes
Tavasuria Elangovan

17. Climate Change Activities: A Possible Means to Promote Understanding and Reduce Misconceptions About Acid Rain, Global Warming, Greenhouse Effect and Ozone Layer Depletion Among Secondary School Students
Chua Kah Heng, Mageswary Karpudewan, Kasturi Chandrakesan

Nyckelord: Education, Science Education