26–30 Aug 2024
Auditorium Maximum UJ
Europe/Warsaw timezone

From probabilities to Bell’s inequalities: a pathway for secondary school quantum literacy

26 Aug 2024, 13:00
20m
Exhibition Room A

Exhibition Room A

Oral presentations Contemporary Physics, Modern Physics in Schools and Universities Oral presentations

Speaker

Valentina DE RENZI

Description

Quantum Mechanics (QM) is a cornerstone of modern science and technology, yet its complexities have hindered its integration into school curricula. We propose a QM teaching/learning sequence for secondary schools that focuses on Bell's inequalities and their experimental verification, and outline a step-by-step approach, leveraging on students' existing knowledge of statistics and probability. Through hands-on activities, such as the demonstration of a simplified card game, and discussions of CHSH experiments, we clarify the main differences between classical and quantum probabilistic predictions. Preliminary results from informal and formal test sessions indicate promising results, suggesting the effectiveness of our approach.

How would you like to present your contribution? Live in Kraków (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
Target education level Secondary
Category Formal Education

Author

Valentina DE RENZI

Co-authors

Maria Bondani (CNR - Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies) Prof. Matteo Paris (INFN - National Institute for Nuclear Physics)

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