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Multiple representations are important in physics education as they help students connect concepts, visualize phenomena, and develop a deeper understanding through various modes of representation. However, students often struggle to interpret these different forms of information, which can hinder learning. We examined how pre-service teachers use multiple representations to understand interference and diffraction using eye tracking. Eye-tracking data were recorded during pre- and post-tests and learning. Results indicated the critical role of mathematical representations and suggested that extracting information was easiest from verbal representations. These findings provide insights into how representations support conceptual understanding.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Other |
| Research focus | Evaluation & Assessment |
| Research method | Analytic Physics Education Research (Quantitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Track |
