Determining Students’ Conceptual Understandings of Physics Concepts


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ÖZKAN G., UMDU TOPSAKAL Ü.

Shanlax International Journal of Education, vol.8, no.3, pp.1-5, 2020 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Journal Name: Shanlax International Journal of Education
  • Journal Indexes: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-5
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine the students’ conceptual understanding and misconceptions about the concepts in the 8th grade Matter and Properties unit. Students (n = 180) of two middle schools in Istanbul Province participated in the study. The qualitative research method was used to determine students’ conceptual understanding. A paper-and-pencil questionnaire consisting of six questions was applied as a data collection tool. Student responses to the questionnaires were subcategories by content analysis, and the percentages of the responses were determined. As a result of the findings obtained from the study, it was seen that 8th-grade students had some conceptual deficiencies and misconceptions about pressure and buoyancy.