ERIC - Search Results

Descriptor

Cognitive Structures	2
Concept Formation	2
Mechanics (Physics)	2
Misconceptions	2
Physics	2
Science Education	2
Science Instruction	2
Scientific Concepts	2
Secondary Education	2
Secondary School Science	2
Gravity (Physics)	1
Interviews	1
Motion	1
Scientific Principles	1
Teacher Education	1
Vectors (Mathematics)	1
More ▼

Source

Physics Teacher

Author

Aguirre, Jose M.	1
Van Hise, Yvette A.	1

Publication Type

Journal Articles	2
Reports - Descriptive	1
Reports - Research	1

Education Level

Audience

Location

Laws, Policies, & Programs

Assessments and Surveys

What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Showing all 2 results Save | Export

Student Preconceptions about Vector Kinematics.

Peer reviewed

Aguirre, Jose M. – Physics Teacher, 1988

Examines preconceptions regarding several implicit vector characteristics that 15- to 17-year-old students possess just before taking their first physics course. Shows seven vector characteristics and three tasks for interviewing students. Presents the most common student preconceptions regarding each of the implicit vector characteristics. (YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Interviews, Mechanics (Physics)

Student Misconceptions in Mechanics: An International Problem?

Peer reviewed

Van Hise, Yvette A. – Physics Teacher, 1988

States that students have misconceptions about the principles of mechanics internationally providing examples and two problems. Describes Nachtigall's program to train teachers and reports its application to classroom teaching. (YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Gravity (Physics), Mechanics (Physics)