Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Models ~ Misconception MOM002

A model is always a three-dimensional object. Therefore, pictures, diagrams, graphs, written descriptions, abstract mathematical or conceptual models are not models (Grosslight, et al., 1991).

Items that test for misconception MOM002 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (The usefulness of a model in thinki…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
MO065004	An architect does not need to create a 3D model of his house design if his 2D plans show everything that is needed in order to build the house.	25%
MO066004	In order to accurately represent what would happen to a real human in a car crash, crash test dummies should be about as strong and sturdy as a real human body is.	9%

Items that test for misconception MOM002 in this project (Original Project) and other key ideas
MO004001	Both a map and a globe are models of Earth.	40%
MO003003	Both a drawing of a heart and a piece of clay shaped like a heart can be used as models of a heart.	38%
MO007001	Both a map and a globe are representations of Earth (uses pictures).	32%