Student Content Assessments
Instrument 23: Moro Cojo Pre and Post Evaluation,
The Nature of Science: ESSP201
Project: Teaching Scientific Inquiry Through Inter-disciplinary Problem-based Modules: Students as Partners in Ongoing Applied Research
California State University, Monterey Bay
Funding Source: NSF - Undergraduate education (DUE)
Purpose: To evaluate the content knowledge of “The Nature of Science” module
Administered To: Undergraduate biology and chemistry students
Topics Covered:
- Content Specific Assessment: Environmental science/ecology: wetland ecology
- Perceptions (Student): content difficulty
Format/Length: 20 open-ended questions
Moro Cojo Project Pre and Post Evaluation
The Nature of Science: ESSP201
Name______________
Please write briefly, and to the best of your ability, on the following questions.
Please answer them in order. If you don't know, please leave the answer blank.
This survey will not be graded.
What is an ecosystem?
What are some examples of ecosystem services?
What is a wetland?
Why are wetlands areas of national/local interest and importance?
What is an estuary?
What is a biogeochemical cycle?
Give an example of a biogeochemical cycle that affects your daily life.
What is water quality and how does it affect you?
What are some basic measures of water quality?
Discuss ways in which agricultural practices frequently influence water quality?
Why do nitrates and phosphates present a problem for ecosystems and humans?
Why are nitrates associated with agriculture?
What is nitrification?
What is denitrification?
What is an experiment?
What is a treatment?
What is a replicate?
Why do scientists replicate experiments?
Reflect on a previous experience of conducting an experiment (either in a science class
or elsewhere in your life experience). Describe that previous experience briefly.
What did you learn about the process of doing science from that experiment?
What do you think is the most difficult aspect of doing science?
(If this question stumps you, come talk to me.)
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