Identifying and Investigating Difficult Concepts in Engineering Mechanics and Electric Circuits. Research Brief [electronic resource] / Ruth Streveler, Monica Geist and Ravel Ammerman.

This study extends ongoing work to identify difficult concepts in thermal and transport science and measure students' understanding of those concepts via a concept inventory. Two research questions provided the focal point: "What important concepts in electric circuits and engineering mech...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Authors:	Streveler, Ruth, Geist, Monica (Author), Ammerman, Ravel (Author), Sulzbach, Candace (Author), Miller, Ronald (Author), Olds, Barbara (Author), Nelson, Mary (Author)
Corporate Author:	University of Washington, Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2007.
Subjects:	Engineering Education. Difficulty Level. Fundamental Concepts. College Seniors. Delphi Technique. Electronics. Mechanics (Physics) Schemata (Cognition) Interviews. Expertise. Scientific Concepts. Concept Formation.