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written by U. M. O. Ivowi
Results obtained from a test administered to form five Nigerian students (aged 15-17) indicate that misconceptions in physics appear to be widespread among these students in roughly the same way as among South African students. Possible causes of these misconceptions are outlined and discussed.
Physics Education: Volume 19, Issue 6, Pages 279-285
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Concept Formation, Misconceptions, Nigeria, Physics, Science Education, Science Education Research, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students
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U. Ivowi, , Phys. Educ. 19 (6), 279 (1984), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/19/6/307).
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U. Ivowi, Misconceptions in physics amongst Nigerian secondary school students, Phys. Educ. 19 (6), 279 (1984), <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/19/6/307>.
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Ivowi, U. (1984, November 1). Misconceptions in physics amongst Nigerian secondary school students. Phys. Educ., 19(6), 279-285. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/19/6/307
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Ivowi, U. M. O.. "Misconceptions in physics amongst Nigerian secondary school students." Phys. Educ. 19, no. 6, (November 1, 1984): 279-285, https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/19/6/307 (accessed 25 April 2024).
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Ivowi, U. M. O.. "Misconceptions in physics amongst Nigerian secondary school students." Phys. Educ. 19.6 (1984): 279-285. 25 Apr. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/19/6/307>.
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