Investigation of Student Understanding of the Concept of Acceleration in One Dimension.

Trowbridge, David E.; McDermott, Lillian C.

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Investigation of Student Understanding of the Concept of Acceleration in One Dimension.

Trowbridge, David E.; McDermott, Lillian C.

American Journal of Physics, v49 n3 p242-53 Mar 1981

Describes a systematic investigation of the understanding of the concept of acceleration among students enrolled in a variety of introductory physics courses through individual demonstration interviews. Describes and identifies some conceptual difficulties and discusses some implications for instruction. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, College Science, Concept Formation, Difficulty Level, Higher Education, Interviews, Kinetics, Measures (Individuals), Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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