Intuitive physics knowledge, physics problem solving and the role of mathematical equations

The present work explores the role that mathematical equations play in modifying students’ physical intuition (diSessa, 1993). The work is carried out assuming that students achieve a great deal of the refinement in their physical intuitions during problem solving (Sherin, 2006). The study is guided...

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Main Authors: Laura Buteler, Enrique Coleoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 2012-09-01
Series:Investigações em Ensino de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.if.ufrgs.br/ienci/artigos/Artigo_ID299/v17_n2_a2012.pdf