Development and validation of conceptual test instrument in Physics: A synthesis

Abstract

A well-developed physics conceptual test that can be a
 diagnostic, a misconception, or a summative test best suited to the
 science major will help educators to determine the level of physics
 understanding of the prospective science teachers at public and
 private high schools. Hence, the purpose of this synthesis paper is to
 look into the key aspects of the process of the development and
 validation of conceptual test instruments in physics subjects for the
 undergraduate level. A literature review was used to determine the
 process of the development of conceptual tests. The process starts
 with preparation or content analysis, development, validation, and
 pilot testing. Statistical analysis, such as difficulty and
 discrimination indices and biserial coefficients used by the authors
 of various researchers, was also included. A stable, usable, and
 promising form test instrument can help instructors evaluate the
 effectiveness of the pedagogies and new curriculum.