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| Abstract Title: | Ordinary differential equations in physics: some preliminary observations of the role of rote procedure |
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| Abstract: | Ordinary differential equations (ODEs) occupy an essential role in most physicists' work as an important tool for modeling. However, in this preliminary analysis of three semesters' worth of pre-instructional surveys in a math methods course, we have found that purely relying on rote solving of de-contextualized ODEs generally is not productive for contextualized physics problems. In addition to showcasing several example of this phenomena, we describe several elements of ODEs that beginner students struggle to grasp as documented by previous researchers and how emphasizing these elements might be a potential avenue towards more productive strategies regarding ODEs in physics. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Session Time: | Poster Session III |
| Poster Number: | 3.K4 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Anderson T. Fung California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA 92831-3599 Phone: 6263544722 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Michael E. Loverude, California State University, Fullerton |
