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Location:
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Galleria III |
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Date:
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Tuesday, Jul.20 |
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Time:
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3:20PM - 3:30PM
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Author:
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David E. Meltzer, Arizona State University
480-727-5215, david.meltzer@asu.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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Warren M. Christensen
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Abstract:
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During the past 10 years our research group has investigated
student ideas and student learning about entropy and related concepts. A
variety of tools and techniques have been used including individual
interviews, free-response and multiple-choice diagnostic tests,
archiving of responses to research-based tutorials, and classroom
observations. Data have been acquired in a wide variety of different
courses including introductory algebra- and calculus-based courses,
upper-level courses, and courses in related fields such as chemistry. I
will discuss and summarize some of the key findings generated by these
investigations.
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Footnotes:
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Supported in part by NSF Grant Nos. DUE 9981140, PHY 0406724, PHY 0604703, and DUE 0817282
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