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Multiple Representations and Epistemic Games in Introductory Physics Exam Solutions
2014 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE, pp 247-250
01 Jan 2014
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Abstract
Previous analysis of common exam questions in introductory physics at Florida International University has revealed differences in the number and type of epistemic games played by students in their solutions. Separated by course format (lecture/lab, lecture/lab/recitation, or inquiry-based), student work also shows varying use of multiple representational tools. Here we examine representation use in more detail to establish a descriptive picture of representation use across multiple instructors and course formats. We then compare these profiles with the epistemic games played by students, asking whether the same epistemic game shows the same pattern of representational tools across course types. We find that patterns of representation use vary by course format, but there are generally not clear representational "signatures" to uniquely identify epistemic games.
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- Title
- Multiple Representations and Epistemic Games in Introductory Physics Exam Solutions
- Creators
- Adrienne L. Traxler - Wright State UniversityJonathan V. Mahadeo - Florida International UniversityDaryl McPadden - Wright State UniversityEric Brewe - Wright State University
- Contributors
- P V Engelhardt (Editor)A D Churukian (Editor)D L Jones (Editor)
- Publication Details
- 2014 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE, pp 247-250
- Series
- Physics Education Research Conference
- Publisher
- Amer Assoc Physics Teachers
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000375145900060
- Other Identifier
- 991021877365304721
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- Web of Science research areas
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- Education, Scientific Disciplines
- Physics, Multidisciplinary