Category: Physics and Physical Science

General Physics Principles

An Attempt to Overcome Alternative Conceptions Related to Heat and Temperature

Physics Education By Thomaz, Marília F , MalaquiasI M, Valente, M C and Antun, M J “An attempt to overcome alternative conceptions related to heat and temperature” Publisher: 1/ 30 1995 An attempt to overcome alternative conceptions related to heat and temperature Type: Empirical Data collection method: Test Number of subjects, range: Large — 31…Continue Reading An Attempt to Overcome Alternative Conceptions Related to Heat and Temperature

Repairing Student Misconceptions in Heat Transfer Using Inquiry-Based Activities

journals.flvc.org By Prince, Michael, Vigeant, Margot and Nottis, Katharyn “Reparing. students misconceptions in heat transfer using inquiry- based activities” Publisher: 1/50 Pp. 52-61 2016 Repairing student misconceptions in heat transfer using inquiry- based activities (PDF download) Type: Empirical Data collection method: Test Number of subjects, range: Medium — 11-30 Grade and age of subjects: Adult…Continue Reading Repairing Student Misconceptions in Heat Transfer Using Inquiry-Based Activities

Forces

Misconceptions in Primary Science By Allen, Michael “Forces” Publisher: Open University Press Pp. 123-142 2010 Type: Anecdotal Data collection method: Unknown Number of subjects, range: Unknown Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years Heavy objects fall at a greater speed than light objects. A…Continue Reading Forces

Floating and Sinking

Misconceptions in Primary Science By Allen, Michael “Floating and Sinking” Publisher: Open University Press Pp. 143-150 2010 Type: Anecdotal Data collection method: Unknown Number of subjects, range: Unknown Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years All light objects float; all heavy objects sink. An…Continue Reading Floating and Sinking

Light

Misconceptions in Primary Science By Allen, Michael “Light” Publisher: Open University Press Pp. 166-173 2010 Type: Anecdotal Data collection method: Unknown Number of subjects, range: Unknown Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years Light is only found in bright areas. We see things because…Continue Reading Light

Sound

Misconceptions in Primary Science By Allen, Michael “Sound” Publisher: Open University Press Pp. 174- 175 2010 Type: Anecdotal Data collection method: Unknown Number of subjects, range: Unknown Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years For a sound to be heard the listener has to…Continue Reading Sound

A Children’s conceptions of heat and temperature

Science Education, By Erickson, G. “A Children’s conceptions of heat and temperature” Publisher: 63 Pp. 221-230 1979 Type: Empirical Data collection method: Test Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years, 9th-12 grade — under 17-18…Continue Reading A Children’s conceptions of heat and temperature

Grammar School Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Thermal Phenomena

Journal of Baltic Science Education By Kácovský, Petr “Grammar School Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Thermal Phenomena” Publisher: Pp. 194-206 2021 Grammar School Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Thermal Phenomena Type: Empirical Data collection method: Test Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more Grade and age of subjects: 9th-12 grade — under 17-18 years The temperature of…Continue Reading Grammar School Students’ Misconceptions Concerning Thermal Phenomena