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Graphical representations of vector functions in upper-division E&M
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E. Gire and E. Price, PERC 2011 Proceedings, 27-30.
In upper division electricity and magnetism, the manipulation and interpretation of vector functions is pervasive and a significant challenge to students. At CSU San Marcos, using…
https://www.per-central.org/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11804&DocID=2654
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Assessing Student Learning in Middle-Division Classical Mechanics/Math Methods
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M. Caballero and S. Pollock, PERC 2013 Proceedings, 81-84.
Reliable and validated assessments of introductory physics have been instrumental in driving curricular and pedagogical reforms that lead to improved student learning. As part of an…
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SEI: Classical Mechanics/Math Methods I Course Materials
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This web site provides research-based materials for a sophomore-level course in classical mechanics and mathematical methods. This material focuses on the mathematical foundation of…
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Student Ideas around Vector Decomposition in the Upper Division
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A. Turnbull, L. Doughty, V. Sawtelle, and M. Caballero, PERC 2015 Proceedings, 335-338.
Vector decomposition is a skill required across physics contexts and levels. In this paper, we present our analysis of 463 student responses to an item on the Colorado Classical…
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Student Objections to and Understanding of Non-Cartesian Unit Vector Notation in Upper-Level E&M
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B. Hinrichs, PERC 2017 Proceedings, 176-179.
The upper level E&M course (i.e. based on Griffiths) involves the extensive integration of vector calculus concepts and notation with abstract physics concepts like field and…
https://www.per-central.org/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14599&DocID=4776
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Students’ use of symbolic forms when constructing differential length elements
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B. Schermerhorn and J. Thompson, PERC 2016 Proceedings, 312-315.
As part of an effort to examine students’ understanding of the structure of non-Cartesian coordinate systems and the differential vector elements associated with these systems,…
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Student understanding of unit vectors and coordinate systems beyond cartesian coordinates in upper division physics courses
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M. Vega, W. Christensen, B. Farlow, G. Passante, and M. Loverude, PERC 2016 Proceedings, 364-367.
In upper division physics courses students are required to work with various coordinate systems. This skill becomes particularly important when learning Electricity and Magnetism,…
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Student understanding of potential, wavefunctions and the Jacobian in hydrogen in graduate-level quantum mechanics
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C. Porter, A. Bogdan, and A. Heckler, PERC 2016 Proceedings, 244-247.
This study examined student difficulties related to the potential in the hydrogen atom, and the corresponding ground state, with special attention paid to the role of the Jacobian.…
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Student determination of differential area elements in upper-division physics
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B. Schermerhorn and J. Thompson, PERC 2017 Proceedings, 356-359.
Given the significance of understanding differential area vectors in multivariable coordinate systems to the learning of electricity and magnetism (E&M), students in junior-level E&M…
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Physics students learning about abstract mathematical tools when engaging with “invisible” phenomena
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T. Volkwyn, J. Airey, B. Gregorcic, F. Heijkensköld, and C. Linder, PERC 2017 Proceedings, 408-411.
The construction of physics knowledge of necessity entails the combination of a wide range of resources, (e.g. specialized language, graphs, algebra, diagrams, equipment, gesture,…
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