Recognizing Student Misconceptions through Ed's Tools and the Biology Concept Inventory

Recognizing student misconceptions is critical for effective teaching. Tools that reveal student thinking indicate that misunderstanding randomness interferes with learning of molecular dynamics and evolutionary processes.

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