Interaction of Intuitive Physics with Computer-Simulated Physics

The question of how children solve force and motion problems in computer simulations without explicit knowledge of the underlying physics was investigated. Keystroke sequences made by children were saved and analyzed, and children were interviewed to understand their perception of the relationship b...

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Published inJournal of research in science teaching Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 219
Main Author Flick, Lawrence B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1990
Subjects
Cognitive Development
Computer Simulation
Computer Uses in Education
Elementary Education
Elementary School Science
Grade 6
Mechanics (Physics)
Misconceptions
Physics
Problem Solving
Science Education
Science Materials
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ISSN0022-4308
DOI10.1002/tea.3660270305

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Summary:The question of how children solve force and motion problems in computer simulations without explicit knowledge of the underlying physics was investigated. Keystroke sequences made by children were saved and analyzed, and children were interviewed to understand their perception of the relationship between keyboard input and on-screen action. (CW)
ISSN:0022-4308
DOI:10.1002/tea.3660270305