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Developing an action concept inventory

Lachlan P. McGinness and C. M. Savage
Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 12, 010133 – Published 26 May 2016
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Abstract

We report on progress towards the development of an Action Concept Inventory (ACI), a test that measures student understanding of action principles in introductory mechanics and optics. The ACI also covers key concepts of many-paths quantum mechanics, from which classical action physics arises. We used a multistage iterative development cycle for incorporating expert and student feedback into successive revisions of the ACI. The student feedback, including think-aloud interviews, enabled us to identify their misconceptions about action physics.

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  • Received 17 December 2015

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.12.010133

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Physics Education Research

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Lachlan P. McGinness and C. M. Savage*

  • Physics Education Centre, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

  • *craig.savage@anu.edu.au

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Vol. 12, Iss. 1 — January - June 2016

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