Student learning in simple electric circuits has been extensively studied, which has revealed
a large number of persistent misunderstandings. This study applies the conceptual …

Issues regarding scientific explanation have been of interest to philosophers from Pre‐
Socratic times. The notion of scientific explanation is of interest not only to philosophers, but …

Research on conceptual understanding is one of the first steps in designing materials to
improve learning. Literature reports that students have difficulties analyzing and describing …

Abstract Model-based learning (MBL) has an established position within science education.
It has been found to enhance conceptual understanding and provide a way for engaging …

The purpose of this study is to reveal the misconceptions towards the understating of ohm's
law. The sample used consists of 40 students of class X studying the Physics of CBSE …

Research on balance rule learning has focused on studies done in individual settings. This
study investigates how students collaboratively learn balance rules and focuses especially …

What are the structural characteristics of written scientific explanations that make them
good? This is often difficult to measure. One approach to describing and analyzing …

Introductory electricity is a difficult topic for most lower secondary students, especially the
development of an adequate conceptualisation of voltage is seen as a major obstacle. A few …

Electric circuits are challenging for students to understand, and a wide range of analogies
are developed in order to support their learning. This article investigates how lower …

Research on conceptual understanding is one of the first steps in designing materials to
improve learning. Literature reports that students have difficulties analyzing and describing …