30 June 2025 to 4 July 2025
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building
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The impact of working with vector models on understanding the concept of vectors in physics

1 Jul 2025, 16:10
20m
BW0.05 (Gorlaeus building)

BW0.05

Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden
Oral presentation Interplay of mathematics and physics (MATH) Parallel oral presentations MATH

Speaker

MAŁGORZATA SZYMURA (Zespół Szkół w Czerwionce-Leszczynach)

Description

Vectors are fundamental in physics, yet their comprehension often poses challenges for students. The study demonstrated that manipulating vector models within the Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) method effectively supports teaching, surpassing traditional methods. Early implementation of this approach in primary schools facilitates understanding of complex concepts in later stages of education.

Education level Age under 12 (Primary education or earlier)
Physics topic Other
Research focus Active learning
Research method Practitioner’s Inquiry / Action Research (Qualitative research)

Author

MAŁGORZATA SZYMURA (Zespół Szkół w Czerwionce-Leszczynach)

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