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  • The Role of Formulas in Students' Solution Strategies in regard to Combinatorics

    Creator:
    Gordon, Cheyenne M.
    Abstract:
    There are many reasons toward why students withhold such negative mindsets toward the subject of mathematics. This thesis builds upon previously conducted research concerning affect and confidence in mathematical problem solving, confidence that students exhibit about themselves, and combinatorial thinking and activity.
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Elizabeth Gire, Committee Member, representing Physics Education

  • Using Divertor Strike Point Splitting to Understand Plasma Response and its Sensitivity Equilibrium Uncertainty

    Creator:
    Teklu, Abraham M.
    Abstract:
    Soon the largest fusion project in the world, ITER, will attempt to produce more fusion power than required to sustain the fusion reaction, this is known as ignition. The tokamak (a toroidal fusion device) being built in France will be running at such high temperatures that heat distribution is a...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    , representing Physics Matthew Graham, Committee Member, representing Physics Elizabeth Gire, Committee Member

  • Students' Understanding of Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics

    Creator:
    Smith, Emily M.
    Abstract:
    Mathematical sophistication increases rapidly as students transition from lower- to upper-division physics courses. Complex algebra is one of the mathematical tools that is not introduced or used in lower-division physics courses but is pervasive throughout upper-division courses. In this dissertation, I study middle-division physics students' developing fluency with complex number...
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    Dissertation
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    members of the PER group including Dr. Emily van Zee, Dr. Liz Gire, Dr. David Roundy, Dr. Rabindra