J M Buick 2007 Eur. J. Phys. 28 1073 doi:10.1088/0143-0807/28/6/004
J M Buick
Show affiliationsAn 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.
01.40.Di Course design and evaluation
01.40.Fk Physics education research (cognition, problem solving, etc.)
Issue 6 (November 2007)
Received 10 July 2007
Published 7 September 2007
J M Buick 2007 Eur. J. Phys. 28 1073
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