Author Description

Myths: What Are They And How Can We Challenge Them? / Diane M. Bunce -- How Long Do Students Retain Knowledge After Taking A General Chemistry Test? / Diane M. Bunce And Jessica R. Vandenplas -- Student-prepared Formula Sheets In General Chemistry: Do They Help Or Hinder Learning? / Jessica R. Vandenplas [and Others] -- Content Coverage In A Lecture Format Versus Activity-based Instruction / Maria T. Oliver-hoyo -- Development And Refinement Of A Research Study Assessing Student Attention In General Chemistry / Kelly Y. Neiles [and Others] -- Teaching Chemistry With Visualizations: What's The Research Evidence? / Vickie M. Williamson -- These Kids Can't Do Inquiry, Another Urban Legend / Patrick L. Daubenmire, Donald J. Wink, And Adam Tarnoff -- Do Students Learn Chemistry Content In Accelerated Summer Courses? / Mildred V. Hall, Linda A. Wilson, And Michael J. Sanger -- Gereral Chemistry Student Surveys: Longitudinal Data About Which Factors Helped Students Learn / Norbert J. Pienta -- Using Item Response Theory To Identify And Address Difficult Topics In General Chemistry / Kimberly D. Schurmeier [and Others] -- All Assessment Materials Are Not Created Equal: The Myths About Instrument Development, Validity, And Reliability / Jack Barbera And Jessica R. Vandenplas -- Assessing Conceptual Versus Algorithmic Knowledge: Are We Engendering New Myths In Chemical Education? / Thomas Holme And Kristen Murphy -- Diverse Methodologies Used To Challenge Myths / Jessica R. Vandenplus And Diane M. Bunce. Diane M. Bunce, Editor; Sponsored By The Acs Division Of Chemical Education. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.