3 papers
physics.ed-ph2026
Students' understanding of the 2D Heat Equation: An APOS approach
Maria Al Dehaybes, Johan Deprez, Paul van Kampen +1
In this paper, we use the APOS theoretical framework to validate a hypothetical learning trajectory of the 2D heat equation, a preliminary genetic decomposition that stresses the c…
physics.ed-ph2015
Student thinking about the divergence and curl in mathematics and physics contexts
Charles Baily, Laurens Bollen, Andrew Pattie +2
Undergraduate physics students are known to have difficulties with understanding mathematical tools, and with applying their knowledge of mathematics to physical contexts. Using su…
physics.ed-ph2015
Students' difficulties with vector calculus in electrodynamics
Laurens Bollen, Paul van Kampen, Mieke De Cock
Understanding Maxwell's equations in differential form is of great importance when studying the electrodynamic phenomena discussed in advanced electromagnetism courses. It is there…