Reading Comprehension Strategies in Chemistry I
Department
English and Technical Communication
Major
English Education
Research Advisor
Reardon, Daniel C.
Advisor's Department
English and Technical Communication
Abstract
In this project, Rebekah studied exam questions for a college-level introduction to Chemistry course and aligned the questions with the Webb Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels developed by Norman L. Webb of the Wisconsin Research Center. Webb’s DOK is used by Missouri K-12 schools and the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to chart learning outcomes. By aligning Chemistry I questions with Webb’s DOK levels, the intellectual ability needed by students to correctly answer questions on each test were determined.
Chemistry I instructors may, therefore, use the alignment matrix created to assess course content rigor and student's intellectual progression. This alignment study can then potentially be used across the curriculum. Additionally, this alignment tool can assist instructors and administrators with student, course and program assessment. This alignment study can also potentially assess if Missouri state college readiness standards are transferable to courses during a student's first year in college.
Biography
Rebekah Harrah is a senior in English Education at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is a member of the Baptist Student Union, Phi Kappa Phi, and Student Missouri State Teacher’s Association. She enjoys reading, writing, photography, and sharing her passion for English with students.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Award
Arts and humanities poster session: First place
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Reading Comprehension Strategies in Chemistry I
Upper Atrium/Hall
In this project, Rebekah studied exam questions for a college-level introduction to Chemistry course and aligned the questions with the Webb Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels developed by Norman L. Webb of the Wisconsin Research Center. Webb’s DOK is used by Missouri K-12 schools and the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to chart learning outcomes. By aligning Chemistry I questions with Webb’s DOK levels, the intellectual ability needed by students to correctly answer questions on each test were determined.
Chemistry I instructors may, therefore, use the alignment matrix created to assess course content rigor and student's intellectual progression. This alignment study can then potentially be used across the curriculum. Additionally, this alignment tool can assist instructors and administrators with student, course and program assessment. This alignment study can also potentially assess if Missouri state college readiness standards are transferable to courses during a student's first year in college.
