Item AM066003: The molecules of the glass that makes up a window are always moving.
The windows of your school are made of glass. Which of the following statements describes the motion of the molecules that make up the glass?
- The molecules of the glass are never moving.
- The molecules of the glass are always moving.
- The molecules of the glass move only when the sun warms the window.
- The molecules of the glass move only when the window is being opened or closed.
(Modified from Pozo and Crespo, 2005)
- Distribution of Responses
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- Students Responding Correctly
Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|
Overall | 1209 | 2890 | 42% |
Grades | |||
6–8 | 637 | 1782 | 36% |
9–12 | 568 | 1100 | 52% |
Gender | |||
Male | 583 | 1382 | 42% |
Female | 609 | 1467 | 42% |
Primary Language | |||
English | 1108 | 2581 | 43% |
Other | 89 | 277 | 32% |