Speaker
Dr
Mark Herbert
(University of the Western Cape)
Description
This study investigates how to address the under preparedness of students entering first year physics in South African universities, particularly with regard to their competence in solving kinematics problems. Previous studies show that the best tool for changing and expanding the conceptual understanding of a learner is problem solving; it assists a learner in dealing with new and unfamiliar concepts. In this study students ‟approaches in solving kinematic problems” were investigated as well as the effects of expert problem-solving approaches on the performance and results obtained by students in first-year mainstream physics at the University of the Western Cape. The findings of this study will be presented and discuss.
Level for award;(Hons, MSc, PhD, N/A)?
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Primary author
Dr
Mark Herbert
(University of the Western Cape)
Co-author
Mr
Bako Audu
(University of the Western Cape)
