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Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics
written by Jonathan Tumaniro and Edward F. Redish
This article helps explain why many introductory, algebra-based physics students perform poorly on mathematical problem solving tasks in physics. Many physics faculty assume that the lack of mathematical skills is the causing this problem. However, this research presents evidence suggesting that the major source of the students' errors is their failure to apply the mathematical knowledge they have or to interpret that knowledge in a physical context. Additionally, the authors provide an instructional strategy that can help students employ the mathematical knowledge they already possess.
Physics Education Research Conference 2003
Part of the PER Conference series
Madison, WI: August 6-7, 2003
Volume 720, Pages 113-116
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Education Foundations
- Problem Solving
- Student Characteristics
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Other Sciences
- Mathematics
- Lower Undergraduate
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https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1807267
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http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/p…
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© 2003 American Institute of Physics
DOI:
10.1063/1.1807267
ISBN Number:
0-7354-0200-0
PACSs:
01.40.Fk
01.40.Gm
Keywords:
PERC 2003, math students, problem solving, student assessment, student comprehension
Record Creator:
Metadata instance created July 14, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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April 11, 2024 by Lyle Barbato
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J. Tumaniro and E. Redish, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI, 2003, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2984&DocID=2781).
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J. Tumaniro and E. Redish, Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI, 2003, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2984&DocID=2781>.
APA Format
Tumaniro, J., & Redish, E. (2003, August 6-7). Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI. Retrieved December 14, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2984&DocID=2781
Chicago Format
Tumaniro, Jonathan, and Edward F. Redish. "Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI, August 6-7, 2003. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2984&DocID=2781 (accessed 14 December 2024).
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Tumaniro, Jonathan, and Edward F. Redish. "Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics." Physics Education Research Conference 2003. Madison, WI: 2003. 113-116 Vol. 720 of PER Conference. 14 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2984&DocID=2781>.
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