The Level of Alternative Concepts Among Tenth Grade Students in Jordanian Public Schools, Private Schools and the Schools of Excellence

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the level of alternative concepts among tenth grade students in Jordanian public schools, private schools and the schools of excellence. The study sample consisted of (388) male and female students, subjected to a developed test of alternative conceptions. The findings showed that the public school students had a high level of alternative conceptions compared to private schools students, and students of the schools of excellence, respectively. Moreover, males had a high level of alternative conceptions compared to females. In addition, the students of these schools shared in (63.88 %) of alternative conceptions. In light of these findings, some recommendations were the need to focus on the understanding of scientific concepts in the processes of learning and education, and on work to evaluate constantly