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International Journal of Science Education
written by Jongwon Park and Sooja Han
Deductive reasoning is a basic logic form used in scientific explanations and predictions. In dynamics, the process of finding the direction of force acting on a moving object, from the change of its motion, can be structured as a syllogism that is an elementary model of deduction. In this study, the syllogistic form of a scientific explanation task was used to help middle school students change their prior conceptions about force and motion. However, because the conclusion drawn from a syllogistic explanation task contradicted students' prior ideas, many rejected the conclusion or reached another conclusion without using deductive reasoning. From the preliminary interview using the syllogistic explanation task with eight students, we found four factors preventing students' use of deductive reasoning. In the main interview designed to remove these obstacles, it was observed that 26 of the 27 students could find the direction of force correctly by using deduction. Finally, implications for classroom teaching are discussed.
International Journal of Science Education: Volume 24, Issue 6, Pages 593-609
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10.1080/09500690110074026
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Concept Formation, Conceptual Change, Deduction, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Force, Middle Schools, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Thinking Skills
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Metadata instance created July 13, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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November 23, 2005 by Vince Kuo
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J. Park and S. Han, , Int. J. Sci. Educ. 24 (6), 593 (2002), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690110074026).
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J. Park and S. Han, Using deductive reasoning to promote the change of students' conceptions about force and motion, Int. J. Sci. Educ. 24 (6), 593 (2002), <https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690110074026>.
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Park, J., & Han, S. (2002, June 1). Using deductive reasoning to promote the change of students' conceptions about force and motion. Int. J. Sci. Educ., 24(6), 593-609. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690110074026
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Park, Jongwon, and Sooja Han. "Using deductive reasoning to promote the change of students' conceptions about force and motion." Int. J. Sci. Educ. 24, no. 6, (June 1, 2002): 593-609, https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690110074026 (accessed 9 November 2024).
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Park, Jongwon, and Sooja Han. "Using deductive reasoning to promote the change of students' conceptions about force and motion." Int. J. Sci. Educ. 24.6 (2002): 593-609. 9 Nov. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690110074026>.
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