Marion Budde et al 2002 Phys. Educ. 37 197 doi:10.1088/0031-9120/37/3/303
Marion Budde1, Hans Niedderer1, Philip Scott2 and John Leach2
Show affiliationsFor many students, learning quantum atomic models raises difficulties that result from the major differences between quantum-mechanical perspectives and the classical physics view. After being taught the probability atomic model, which is traditionally introduced in Germany in upper secondary school (age 18-19), the understandings of the overwhelming majority of students differ significantly from the intended learning outcomes. An alternative atomic model, the descriptive quantum atomic model `Electronium', is outlined in this paper, and the way in which it is intended to support students in learning quantum-mechanical concepts is discussed.
Issue 3 (May 2002)
Received 1 March 2002
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