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Original Paper
Published: 24 October 2026
Diagnostic Assessment Models for Action Research in Secondary Science Classrooms: Addressing Misconceptions in Thermodynamics
Anugrah Wardhani, Sri Lestari, Katherine Adams
1. Dept. of Physics Education, Universitas Tadulako, Palu; 2. Teacher Action Research Study Group; 3. Cambridge Educational Sciences.
Abstract
A three-cycle action research study detailing the design and classroom validation of two-tier diagnostic formative probes. Results showed persistent thermodynamic misconceptions decreased by 61% following targeted micro-interventions.
Keywords:
Action Research, Diagnostic Assessment, Thermodynamics Misconceptions, Two-Tier Probes, Science Education
Publication Details
| Journal | Journal of Action Research in Education |
| Issue | Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), pp. 1–12 |
| ISSN (Online) | 3026-8841 |
| Publisher | Global Innovation & Academic Press (GIA Press) |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer reviewed in accordance with COPE ethical guidelines |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) |
How to Cite (APA 7th Edition)
Anugrah Wardhani, Sri Lestari, Katherine Adams (2026). Diagnostic Assessment Models for Action Research in Secondary Science Classrooms: Addressing Misconceptions in Thermodynamics. Journal of Action Research in Education, 1(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.59653/jarse.v1i01.2026