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How do they solve it? An insight into the learner’s approach to the mechanism of physics problem solving
written by Balasubrahmanya Hegde and B. N. Meera
A perceived difficulty is associated with physics problem solving from a learner's viewpoint, arising out of a multitude of reasons. In this paper, we have examined the microstructure of students' thought processes during physics problem solving by combining the analysis of responses to multiple-choice questions and semistructured student interviews. Design of appropriate scaffoldings serves as pointers to the identification of student problem solving difficulties. An analysis of the results suggests the necessity of identification of the skill sets required for developing better problem solving abilities.
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10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.8.010109
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problem solving, scaffolding, thought processes
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Metadata instance created April 30, 2012 by Lyle Barbato
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B. Hegde and B. Meera, How do they solve it? An insight into the learner’s approach to the mechanism of physics problem solving, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 8 (1), 010109 (2012), <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11918&DocID=2849>.
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Hegde, B., & Meera, B. (2012, March 9). How do they solve it? An insight into the learner’s approach to the mechanism of physics problem solving. Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res., 8(1), 010109. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11918&DocID=2849
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Hegde, Balasubrahmanya, and B. N. Meera. "How do they solve it? An insight into the learner’s approach to the mechanism of physics problem solving." Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 8, no. 1, (March 9, 2012): 010109, https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11918&DocID=2849 (accessed 19 April 2024).
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Hegde, Balasubrahmanya, and B. N. Meera. "How do they solve it? An insight into the learner’s approach to the mechanism of physics problem solving." Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 8.1 (2012): 010109. 19 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11918&DocID=2849>.
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