Journal article
Using a Three-Tier Diagnostic Test to Assess Students’ Misconceptions of Genetic Concepts in Nigeria
2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007512
Abstract
Biology is one of the major STEM subjects that has witnessed a higher enrollment in the final year external examination in Nigeria. However, there has not been a high performance of students in this examination which tests students’ conceptual understanding of genetic concepts. This research centered on senior high school students (SHS) in their final year, who were preparing for their external examinations, aiming to assess their fundamental knowledge in genetics before transitioning to college. Specifically, the research focused on genetic concepts, an integral part of their exam syllabus. The study's results were concerning, revealing a significant gap in the student's understanding of these essential genetic concepts. The result shows students’ misconceptions about genetics using a three-tier diagnostic test. It is a necessity to provide effective strategies, through curriculum content focus, and better teaching methods that are coherent and efficient in informing students of career pathways associated with genetics. Based on the scarcity of research utilizing three-tier diagnostic tests to examine students’ misconceptions in genetics, future studies should focus on the broader administration of such tests as a tool for the identification of students’ misconceptions.
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- Title
- Using a Three-Tier Diagnostic Test to Assess Students’ Misconceptions of Genetic Concepts in Nigeria
- Creators
- Yetunde Morenike Adaramola (Author)
- Academic Unit
- School of Biological Sciences
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Identifiers
- 99901233154301842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article