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Reflection and Self-Monitoring in Quantum Mechanics
Andrew Mason, Chandralekha Singh
An assumed attribute of expert physicists is that they learn readily from their own mistakes. Experts are unlikely to make the same mistakes when asked to solve a problem a second…
Assessing Expertise in Quantum Mechanics using Categorization Task
Shih-Yin Lin, Chandralekha Singh
We discuss the categorization of 20 quantum mechanics problems by 6 physics professors and 22 undergraduate students from two honors-level quantum mechanics courses. Professors and…
TA-designed vs. research-oriented problem solutions
Shih-Yin Lin, Chandralekha Singh, William Mamudi +2
In order to study graduate teaching assistants (TAs) beliefs and values about the design of instructor problem solutions, twenty-four TAs were provided with different solutions and…
Using Analogies to Learn Introductory Physics
Shih-Yin Lin, Chandralekha Singh
Identifying the relevant physics principles is a central component of problem solving. A major goal of most introductory physics courses is to help students discern the deep simila…
Improving Students' Understanding of Quantum Measurement
Guangtian Zhu, Chandralekha Singh
We describe the difficulties advanced undergraduate and graduate students have with quantum measurement. To reduce these difficulties, we have developed research-based learning too…
Cognitive Issues in Learning Advanced Physics: An Example from Quantum Mechanics
Chandralekha Singh, Guangtian Zhu
We are investigating cognitive issues in learning quantum mechanics in order to develop effective teaching and learning tools. The analysis of cognitive issues is particularly impo…
Improving Students' Understanding of Quantum Mechanics by Using Peer Instruction Tools
Chandralekha Singh, Guangtian Zhu
Quantum mechanics is a challenging subject, even for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Here, we discuss the development and evaluation of research-based concept tests f…
Students' Difficulties with Equations involving Circuit Elements
Jing Li, Chandralekha Singh
We discuss an investigation exploring students' difficulties with equations involving resistance, capacitance and inductance. We find that introductory physics students have great…
Developing a Magnetism Conceptual Survey and Assessing Gender Differences in Student Understanding of Magnetism
Jing Li, Chandralekha Singh
We discuss the development of a research-based conceptual multiple-choice survey related to magnetism. We also discuss the use of the survey to investigate gender differences in st…
Should Students be Provided Diagrams or Asked to Draw Them While Solving Introductory Physics Problems?
Alex Maries, Chandralekha Singh
Drawing appropriate diagrams is a useful problem solving heuristic that can transform a given problem into a representation that is easier to exploit for solving it. A major focus…