Representation issues: Using mathematics in upper-division physics

Wagner, Joseph F.; Manogue, Corinne A.; Thompson, John R.

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Representation issues: Using mathematics in upper-division physics

written by Joseph F. Wagner, Corinne A. Manogue, and John R. Thompson

Upper-division students must learn to apply sophisticated mathematics from algebra, limits, calculus, multivariable and vector calculus, linear algebra, complex variables, and ordinary and partial differential equations. The presenters in this session will discuss how the representations that we choose may affect whether students are able to use this mathematics spontaneously and correctly, whether they can move smoothly between representations, and the extent to which their understanding of the mathematics enhances their understanding of the physics. The discussant will incorporate the perspective of research in undergraduate mathematics education as it applies to the representations that have been presented.

Physics Education Research Conference 2011
Part of the PER Conference Invited Paper series
Omaha, Nebraska: August 3-4, 2011
Volume 1413, Pages 89-92

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Published: February 6, 2012

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Education Foundations - Learning Theory = Representations - Problem Solving = Representational Use Mathematical Tools - Calculus - Differential Equations - Linear Algebra and Tensors - Vector Algebra Other Sciences - Mathematics	- Upper Undergraduate - Graduate/Professional - Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Article

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Restriction:: © 2011 American Institute of Physics
DOI:: 10.1063/1.3680001
PACSs:: 01.40.-d; 01.40.Fk; 01.40.gb
Keywords:: Mathematics, Multiple Representations, PERC 2011, Upper-Division Physics
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created April 24, 2012 by Lyle Barbato
Record Updated:: May 15, 2012 by Vince Kuo
Last Update when Cataloged:: February 6, 2012
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