Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All matter is made up of atoms.
Item AM026001: A blood cell is bigger than an atom.
Which is bigger, an atom or a blood cell?
- The atom is bigger.
- The blood cell is bigger.
- They are both the same size.
- It depends on the kind of atom.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2147 | 3191 | 67% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1358 | 2151 | 63% |
| 9–12 | 783 | 1030 | 76% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1082 | 1576 | 69% |
| Female | 1040 | 1577 | 66% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1947 | 2808 | 69% |
| Other | 164 | 330 | 50% |