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Investigating the correlation between mathematical pre-knowledge and learning gains in service physics

J M Buick

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An investigation was undertaken into the relationship between the initial mathematics knowledge of students and their success in a service physics course aimed at science students who require an understanding of basic physics concepts but who are not studying for a physics major. An appropriate method for performing this investigation was developed, implemented and analysed. Results from a small, self-selected sample indicated a correlation between the initial mathematical knowledge of students and learning gains obtained during the course.


PACS

01.40.Di Course design and evaluation

01.40.Fk Physics education research (cognition, problem solving, etc.)

01.40.Ha Learning theory and science teaching

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Education and communication

Dates

Issue 6 (November 2007)

Received 10 July 2007

Published 7 September 2007



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