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Creator:: Alfson, Jonathan W.
Abstract:: Physicists solve problems and communicate their work using many external representations, such as equations, words, diagrams, graphs, sketches, pictures, and more. To learn physics, then, students must learn to use external representations. In this dissertation, I present three manuscripts. Each manuscript discusses how upper-division Paradigms in Physics students use multiple...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics presented on June 9, 2023. Title: Supporting

Creator:: Solorio, Christian D.
Abstract:: Quantum mechanics is increasingly being taught with a spins-first approach where instructors use simple spin systems to introduce the principles of quantum mechanics rather than systems with wavefunctions. One of the defining characteristics of a spins-first approach is that systems studied have discrete bases, whereas systems with wavefunctions have continuous...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: orthonormality is used to compute ⟨+|+⟩, ⟨+|−⟩, etc. Inner products for the energy eigenbasis of the infinite

Creator:: Lenz, MacKenzie
Abstract:: Physics sensemaking is a growing topic of study within the physics education community. Many lenses have been used to study sensemaking but few have considered how time and instruction can impact student sensemaking practices and ideas. In this dissertation, I present four studies that address four major questions: What sensemaking...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF MacKenzie Lenz for the

Creator:: Hahn, Kelby T.
Abstract:: Physicists seek to understand the world and often use mathematics to aid in attaining that goal. Thus when doing mathematics they often interrogate their results in order to ensure that they align with their expectations and to gain new insight into how the world works. This seeking of coherence between...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kelby T. Hahn for the degree of

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