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Journal of Research in Science Teaching
written by Claude McMillan and Marc Swadener
Describes the problem-solving behaviors of six novice subjects attempting to solve an electrostatics problem in calculus-based college physics. The level of qualitative thinking exhibited by these novices was determined. Sound procedural knowledge and problem representation were suggested as an integral part of skilled problem solving in physics.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching: Volume 28, Issue 8, Pages 661-670
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Education Foundations
- Problem Solving
= Expert-Novice Comparisons
- Student Characteristics
= Ability
Electricity & Magnetism
- Electrostatics
- Lower Undergraduate
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© 1991
DOI:
10.1002/tea.3660280804
ISSN Number:
0022-4308
Keywords:
Concept Formation, Misconceptions, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, qualitative thinking
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C. McMillan and M. Swadener, , J. Res. Sci. Teaching 28 (8), 661 (1991), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660280804).
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C. McMillan and M. Swadener, Novice use of qualitative versus quantitative problem solving in electrostatics, J. Res. Sci. Teaching 28 (8), 661 (1991), <https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660280804>.
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McMillan, C., & Swadener, M. (1991). Novice use of qualitative versus quantitative problem solving in electrostatics. J. Res. Sci. Teaching, 28(8), 661-670. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660280804
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McMillan, Claude, and Marc Swadener. "Novice use of qualitative versus quantitative problem solving in electrostatics." J. Res. Sci. Teaching. 28, no. 8, (1991): 661-670, https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660280804 (accessed 25 April 2024).
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McMillan, Claude, and Marc Swadener. "Novice use of qualitative versus quantitative problem solving in electrostatics." J. Res. Sci. Teaching 28.8 (1991): 661-670. 25 Apr. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660280804>.
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