28 June 2015 to 3 July 2015
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
SAIP2015 Proceeding published on 17 July 2016

Does proficiency in units and measurements contribute towards success in first year university physics?

1 Jul 2015, 16:10
1h 50m
Board: E.018
Poster Presentation Track E - Physics Education Poster2

Speaker

Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)

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Basic physics principles may be understood well if students are proficient in fundamental and derived units. A correlation between the two was investigated in Physics modules offered for Engineering and Health faculties at University of Johannesburg (UJ). The results from this investigation established a reliable correlation between the proficiency in units and measurement and their performance in theoretical and practical components of physics courses at UJ. The performance varied from modules to modules depending on the quality of students entering the university. This report has endeavored to provide us with some insight into the competence levels of students engaged in scientific enquiry.

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Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?

Yes

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Primary author

Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)

Co-authors

Mr Jan Oelofse (Member paid-up) Dr Padmanabhan Nair (University of Johannesburg) Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

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