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Sadanand, Nanjundiah; Kess, Joseph – Physics Teacher, 1990
Described are the results of a conceptual physics survey given to a small group of high school physics students with the goal of identifying common misconceptions held by students. Three common misconceptions were identified and are discussed in detail. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, High Schools, Mechanics (Physics), Misconceptions

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)

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)

Hestenes, David; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1992
Reports the rationale, design, validation, and uses of the "Force Concept Inventory," an instrument to assess the students' beliefs on force. Includes results and implications of two studies that compared the inventory with the "Mechanics Baseline." Includes a copy of the instrument. (MDH)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Beliefs, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures