3 papers
physics.ed-ph2023★ 8 cited
Helping students apply superposition principle in problems involving spherical, cylindrical and planar charge distributions
Jing Li, Alexandru Maries, Chandralekha Singh
We describe student difficulties in applying the superposition principle in combination with Gauss's law. We addressed these difficulties by developing a tutorial that uses guided…
physics.ed-ph2016
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…
physics.ed-ph2016
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…