Cognitive Issues in Learning Advanced Physics: An Example from Quantum Mechanics

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written by Chandralekha Singh and Guangtian Zhu

We are investigating cognitive issues in learning quantum mechanics in order to develop effective teaching and learning tools. The analysis of cognitive issues is particularly important for bridging the gap between the quantitative and conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics and for ensuring that the learning tools help students build a robust knowledge structure. We discuss the cognitive aspects of quantum mechanics that are similar or different from those of introductory physics and their implications for developing strategies to help students develop a good grasp of quantum mechanics.

Physics Education Research Conference 2009
Part of the PER Conference Invited Paper series
Ann Arbor, Michigan: July 29-30, 2009
Volume 1179, Pages 63-66

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DOI:: 10.1063/1.3266755
NSF Numbers:: 0653129; 055434
PACSs:: 01.40.Fk; 03.65.-w
Keywords:: PERC 2009, conceptual understanding, knowledge structure, quantitative understanding, quantum mechanics
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Record Updated:: March 11, 2010 by Vince Kuo
Last Update when Cataloged:: November 11, 2009
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Singh, C., & Zhu, G. (2009, July 29-30). Cognitive Issues in Learning Advanced Physics: An Example from Quantum Mechanics. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9902&DocID=1534

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Singh, Chandralekha, and Guangtian Zhu. "Cognitive Issues in Learning Advanced Physics: An Example from Quantum Mechanics." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 29-30, 2009. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9902&DocID=1534 (accessed 24 April 2024).

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Singh, Chandralekha, and Guangtian Zhu. "Cognitive Issues in Learning Advanced Physics: An Example from Quantum Mechanics." Physics Education Research Conference 2009. Ann Arbor, Michigan: 2009. 63-66 Vol. 1179 of PER Conference Invited Paper. 24 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9902&DocID=1534>.

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