Learning with multiple representations: an example of a revision lesson in mechanics

We describe an example of learning with multiple representations in an A-level revisionlesson on mechanics. The context of the problem involved the motion of a ball thrownvertically upwards in air and studying how the associated physical quantities changedduring its flight. Different groups of stude...

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Published in:Physics education 2011-03, Vol.46 (2), p.178-186
Main Authors: Wong, Darren, Poo, Sng Peng, Hock, Ng Eng, Kang, Wee Loo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer simulation
Displacement
Education
Learning
Mathematical analysis
Mechanics (physics)
Representations
Students
Vectors (mathematics)
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Summary:We describe an example of learning with multiple representations in an A-level revisionlesson on mechanics. The context of the problem involved the motion of a ball thrownvertically upwards in air and studying how the associated physical quantities changedduring its flight. Different groups of students were assigned to look at the ball’s motionusing various representations: motion diagrams, vector diagrams, free-body diagrams,verbal description, equations and graphs, drawn against time as well as againstdisplacement. Overall, feedback from students about the lesson was positive. We furtherdiscuss the benefits of using computer simulation to support and extend student learning.
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/46/2/005