Effect of Misconception on Transfer in Problem Solving

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We examine the effect of misconceptions about friction on students' ability to solve problems and transfer from one context to another. We analyze written responses to paired isomorphic problems given to introductory physics students and discussions with a subset of students. Misconceptions associated with friction in problems were sometimes so robust that pairing them with isomorphic problems not involving friction did not help students fully discern their underlying similarities.

Physics Education Research Conference 2007
Part of the PER Conference series
Greensboro, NC: August 1-2, 2007
Volume 951, Pages 196-199

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Published: November 12, 2007

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Education Foundations - Alternative Conceptions - Cognition = Cognition Development - Learning Theory = Transfer - Problem Solving	- Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Research study

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Restriction:: © 2007 2007 American Institute of Physics.
DOI:: 10.1063/1.2820931
NSF Number:: 0442087
PACSs:: 01.40.Fk; 01.40.Ha; 01.55.+b
Keywords:: PERC 2007, alternative conceptions on friction, isomorphic problems, physics, problem solving, student experiments, transfer
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Record Updated:: July 16, 2013 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: November 12, 2007
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Singh, Chandralekha. "Effect of Misconception on Transfer in Problem Solving." Physics Education Research Conference 2007. Greensboro, NC: 2007. 196-199 Vol. 951 of PER Conference. 20 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9106&DocID=2020>.

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