Conceptual understanding of magnetostatic phenomena
Date of Publication
2005
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education Major in Physics
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Science Education
Thesis Adviser
Lydia S. Roleda
Defense Panel Member
Bee Ching U. Ong Kian Koc
Roberto C. Roleda
Reuben V. Quiroga
Abstract/Summary
This study aimed to explore students difficulties in learning the magnetic field theory. Specifically, it attempted to identify the common misconceptions of high school physics students on magnetostatic phenomena. A 15-item open-ended Magnetic Field Theory Test was used as an instrument. One hundred thirty students from three different schools in the Division of Camarines Sur are utilized in this study. Written answers and unstructured interviews are done to provide in-depth analysis and interpretation of data gathered. Explanations to the given situations were given emphasis.
Responses were categorized using adapted categories of description. Results revealed that students hold a mixture of Amperian, electrical, inherent nature, ingenuous realistic and few other conceptions. Amperian is the category for correct conception in all items. Frequency of responses and homogeneity in those responses revealed that students had serious difficulty in understanding specific magnetostatic phenomena. Careful analysis and interpretation of presented data would lead to the conclusion that indeed students hold various misconceptions in the magnetic field theory and that systematic measures are ought to be done to help the out in identifying their learning difficulties and assisting them in overcoming these difficulties.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG006194
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Magnetism; Magnetostatics
Recommended Citation
Guarnes, J. B. (2005). Conceptual understanding of magnetostatic phenomena. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3419