learning-science-concepts : Message: Re: LSC: All quiet on the learning science front?

I hope you will excuse the question, but I don't think I know what 'A
level' means, is it advanced level at the high school? of course I
work in the US so this is perhaps unique to the UK.
F. Espinoza

--- In learning-science-concepts@..., RICHARD CHAPMAN
<r_i_chapman@y...> wrote:
> To: Dr. Keith Taber
> From: Richard Chapman
>
> Is anyone doing any studies on how students learn physics at A
level and/or problem solve?

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... Some time ago I tried to start a few discussions but the reaction convinced me that my activity was irrelevant. Unfortunately there has been no activity...

Pentcho Valev
pvalev

Dec 2, 2003
8:29 am

I've been a little disappointed that things have gone so quiet, especially as I've noticed some new colleagues have joined the list. I've been VERY busy this...

Dr. Keith Taber
kst24@...

Dec 2, 2003
8:41 am

Remember some of us also contribute to specialist groups such as Physics Teaching News and Comments. Steve Bolter sbolter@... ... From: Dr. Keith...

Steve Bolter
stevebolter

Dec 3, 2003
8:44 am

To: Dr. Keith Taber From: Richard Chapman Is anyone doing any studies on how students learn physics at A level and/or problem solve?...

RICHARD CHAPMAN
r_i_chapman

Dec 8, 2003
5:24 pm

Richard and other friends It appears to be quiet on the front of learning science. But in reality it may not be so. Regarding learning of physics, yes, I have...

Dileep V. Sathe
dileepsathe@...

Dec 8, 2003
7:25 pm

I have done quite a bit of work in this area. In one study I observed some A level students solving a mechanics problem and classified their problem solving...

Andrew Raw
andrew.raw@...

Dec 14, 2003
7:33 pm

I have seen the method, attributed to Alan Schoenfeld (below), being used as a matter of routine for classes equivalent to key stage 4 and upwards, in a...

Steve Bolter
stevebolter

Dec 16, 2003
4:26 pm

It seems that the techniques used for problem solving Andrew Raw mentioned rely on metacognition and the role of selfmonitoring own´s work and thinking...

Lorena Landeo
lorenalandeo

Dec 16, 2003
4:27 pm

Implementing this techinique for children 13 and up can be productive if we take into account developmental stages. By this time, children are keen to discuss...

Lorena Landeo
lorenalandeo

Dec 16, 2003
11:24 pm

Has anyone on the group used the FCI (force concept inventory) to assess problem solving at AS/A2 physics? thanks Richard Chapman ... Yahoo! Messenger -...

RICHARD CHAPMAN
r_i_chapman

Dec 19, 2003
12:16 pm

I have used parts of the FCI to investigate high school students' understanding of force and momentum. I have modified the FCI approach by asking students to...

espifern

Jul 28, 2004
8:41 am

I hope you will excuse the question, but I don't think I know what 'A level' means, is it advanced level at the high school? of course I work in the US so this...

espifern

Jul 28, 2004
8:37 am

Yes you are right. 'A level' is short for General Certificate of Secondary Education Advanced Level ( GCE A level). These are taken by 18 year old students...

Colin Lawson
lawson1349

Jul 29, 2004
7:53 am

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