Using concept map assessment to complement traditional assessment in the physics classroom

The issues related to adopting concept map assessment to complement traditional assessment in a secondary 3 physics classroom in Singapore were examined. The 65 participants in the study were all high ability students. Training in concept mapping techniques was integrated into classroom lessons. Students sat for a traditional test before the concept map test on the same lesson units. The construct-a-map task was given with a concept list. The test maps were scored using a scoring method based mainly on the quality of propositions. The results suggest that concept map assessment may be used to complement traditional assessment in This conference proceedings may be used for private study or research purpose only.