Some students confuse the primary colours taught in art with the primary colours of light

Misconception RESEARCH REVIEW

Diagnostic Resources

The following worksheets may help to identify whether students hold this particular misconception.

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Resources to Address This

References

The following studies have documented this misconception:

  • Viennot, L., Chauvet, F., Colin, P. and Rebmann, G. () Designing Strategies and Tools for Teacher Training: the Role of Critical Details, Examples in Optics. Wiley InterScience, Wiley Periodicals.

    Review sheet

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