SOCS-P: Preconceptions in this area (Dynamics) are deep rooted and highly resistant to change. Further it is imperative to be aware of the misuse of terms like inertia, mass, force, momentum, etc.
I think this is where operational definitions are so very important! Allowing kids to throw around the words allows them to continue to apply their pre-Newtonian conceptions to them.
I think this is where operational definitions are so very important!
ReplyDeleteAllowing kids to throw around the words allows them to continue to apply their pre-Newtonian conceptions to them.