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Student learning and representation of the particulate nature of matter
Citation
Tan, K. C. D., Yeo, J., Wong, C. P., & Seah, L. H. (2023). Student learning and representation of the particulate nature of matter. SSR in Depth, 104(388), 31-35.
Abstract
Particle nature of matter is one of the most challenging models students encounter in secondary science. Numerous studies have written about the learning impediments and the alternative conceptions that students have while learning to understand and apply the particle nature of matter to explain phenomena such as thermal expansion and phase changes. This article illustrates how some common representations used in science texts and lessons can inadvertently constrain understanding of the particle model and offers suggestions on how students can be better supported in understanding these representations.
Date Issued
2023
Publisher
Association for Science Education
Journal
SSR in Depth