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An investigation of Introductory Physics Students’ Approaches to Problem Solving |
Walsh, Laura; Howard, Robert; Bowe, Brian
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<p>This paper outlines ongoing research investigating students’ approaches to quantitative and qualitative problem solving in physics. This is an empirical study, which was conducted using a phenomenographic approach to analyse and interpret data from individual semi-structured interviews with students from introductory physics courses. The result of the study thus far is a preliminary set of hierarchical categories that describe the students’ problem-solving approaches when faced with various physics problems. The findings from the research presented here indicate that many introductory students in higher education do not approach problem solving in a strategic manner and many do not try to link or use their physics knowledge in order to solve problems.</p>
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Eochairfhoca(i)l:
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Physics; 1.3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Dáta Foilseacháin:
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2007 |
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Cineál:
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Journal article |
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Athbhreithniú Piaraí:
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Yes |
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Institiúid:
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Dublin Institute of Technology |
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Deismireacht(aí):
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Walsh, L., Howard, R., Bowe, B.: An investigation of introductory physics students’ approaches to problem solving. Level3, Issue 5. June 2007. |
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Foilsitheoir(í):
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Dublin Institute of Technology |
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Fórmáid(í) Comhaid:
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application/pdf |
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Céadinnéacsaithe:
2009-11-23 16:23:59 Nuashonraithe go deireanach:
2017-04-26 08:02:05 |
