| Title: | Investigating Students' Knowledge of Particle Structure of Matter in Different Cultures |
| Meeting: | 129th AAPT National Meeting: Sacramento, CA |
| Location: | Union Ballroom II |
| Date: | Wednesday, Aug. 4 |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m. |
| Author: |
Lili Cui, Kansas State Univ. 785-532-7167, lili@phys.ksu.edu |
| Co-Author(s): | Dean Zollman, Sanjay N. Rebello |
| Abstract: | This study is in the early stages of an investigation of students' models of the structure of matter. Initially, we will compare results for students in three different countries. We will administer a questionnaire, developed by Silke Melkelskis-Seifert in Germany, which includes Likert scale and open-ended questions. This questionnaire focuses on understanding students' models of matter at the microscopic level, such as the existence of very small particles, particular/continuous structure of matter, three (solid, liquid and gaseous) states and their relationship, density of matter, etc. The survey will be administered in North America, Europe and East Asia. Follow-up interviews will help us understand the models underlying students' responses. |
| Footnotes: | None |