Results of frequency of the response categories of interviewees and respondents for interview
about students‟ prior knowledge of cell biology and cell division are summarized and
presented in table 5. To find out students understanding related to the topics of cell biology
and cell division, their prior conceptions were assessed through interview. Students‟
responded about their prior conceptions of cell biology and cell division were categorized into
correctly answered, partially answered, wrongly answered and misconception. The complete
responses of the students‟ prior conceptions are summarized and presented in Appendix VIII