Conveners
Parallel oral presentations MATH: Parallel oral presentations 111 MATH
- Kristina Zuza (UPV/EHU (Applied Physics Department))
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- Joseph De Mesa (University of the Philippines Open University)
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- Daniele Battesimo Provenzano (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa)
- Daniele Provenzano (CERN, University and INFN Cagliari (IT))
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Yossi Ben Zion (Department of Physics, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel)6/30/25, 1:30 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
This study identifies a global challenge in mathematics and physics education: a widespread "blind spot" of trigonometric derivatives and their implications for physical systems. Data were collected from 700 university science students across four countries: Israel, USA, China, and India. Findings show that 70%-80% of participants were unaware that these derivatives differ when measured in...
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Mrs Hadas Levi (the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Lev Academic Center)6/30/25, 1:50 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
The interplay between mathematics and physics in teaching and learning physics is attributed to a distinct domain, "Physmatics," encompassing unique skills and thinking modes. Students often face difficulties in this domain, yet these difficulties and their link to physmatic skills remain underexplored. This study analyzed recordings of high school physics lessons to identify connections...
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Elina Palmgren6/30/25, 2:10 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
Mathematics plays many roles in physics and physics education. Although these roles have previously been widely discussed in the physics education research community, no systematic picture of the multifaceted considerations has yet been formed. To gain a comprehensive overview of the existing studies on this topic, we have conducted a systematic literature review. In this presentation, we will...
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Kristina Zuza (UPV/EHU (Applied Physics Department))6/30/25, 2:30 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
Abstract. The aim of this work is to detect the difficulties of second year (3rd semester) chilean students in kinematics with non-constant acceleration. The focus is on questions in which students receive the information in one representation (graphical or algebraic) and have to transform and answer in the other. The analysis was carried out by phenomenography, which allowed us to categorise...
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Stefania Lippiello7/1/25, 9:00 AMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
This study explores interdisciplinary approaches to addressing challenges at the intersection of mathematics and physics in secondary education. Involving 297 students, it focuses on collaborative activities integrating vectors, derivatives, and integrals into physics problem-solving. Inspired by research and tailored to local contexts, the interventions aim to strengthen conceptual...
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Mateo Dutra Shaw (Instituto de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, UdelaR)7/1/25, 9:20 AMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
Although kinematics concepts are key in high school and university physics courses, students face significant difficulties in understanding them. Research shows that real-time graph visualization can help improve comprehension of these concepts. In this oral presentation, we will describe a project we are currently developing, which involves the creation of a physical-computational video game...
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JOSEPH DE MESA (University of the Philippines Open University)7/1/25, 9:40 AMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
Vector analysis is an essential concept that connects both theoretical and practical fields. However, its meaning and use can differ depending on the teaching methods and focus of each discipline. This study aims to explore the perception and understanding of vector analysis among PhD in Education students. The data was collected through online survey from 38 students enrolled in Mathematical...
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Zeynep Topdemir, Dr Zeynep Topdemir (Johannes Kepler University Linz)7/1/25, 3:30 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
As a part of a broader project that aims to investigate students’ mathematical understanding in physics, this study explores how students understand the partial derivatives of divergence and curl of vector field diagrams. Students are asked to draw vector field diagrams for the given partial derivative before the instruction. After the instruction they have asked to find the sign of the...
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Süleyman Turşucu (PhD)7/1/25, 3:50 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
Abstract. The transfer of mathematics to physics remains challenging in secondary education. This presentation focuses on four factors hindering transfer: compartmentalized thinking, mismatch in pedagogical approaches, differing teacher beliefs, and a lack of mathematical proficiency. Key design principles for enhancing this transfer include limited intervention in physics textbooks, involving...
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MAŁGORZATA SZYMURA (Zespół Szkół w Czerwionce-Leszczynach)7/1/25, 4:10 PMInterplay of mathematics and physics (MATH)Oral presentation
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.
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Daniele Battesimo Provenzano (Scuola Normale Superiore)7/1/25, 4:30 PMEducational research methodology (METHOD)Oral presentation
This work examines widespread misconceptions about Bernoulli's equation, both in high school and university courses, where students and instructors often overlook the assumptions required for its correct application. By analysing the most common mistakes of Italian students taking part in Physics competitions, the work highlights how errors emerge, particularly in relation to assumptions like...
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