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Learning with multiple representations: An example of a revision lesson in mechanics

Authors :
Wong, Darren
Sng, Peng Poo
Ng, Eng Hock
Wee, Loo Kang
Source :
2011 http://iopscience.iop.org/0031-9120
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

We describe an example of learning with multiple representations in an A-level revision lesson on mechanics. The context of the problem involved the motion of a ball thrown vertically upwards in air and studying how the associated physical quantities changed during its flight. Different groups of students were assigned to look at the ball's motion using various representations: motion diagrams, vector diagrams, free-body diagrams, verbal description, equations and graphs, drawn against time as well as against displacement. Overall, feedback from students about the lesson was positive. We further discuss the benefits of using computer simulation to support and extend student learning.<br />Comment: 10 pages, 5 figures, 2 tables http://iopscience.iop.org/0031-9120

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
2011 http://iopscience.iop.org/0031-9120
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1207.0217
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/46/2/005