Physics Word Problems as Exemplars for Enculturation.
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| Title: | Physics Word Problems as Exemplars for Enculturation. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Boote, David |
| Source: | For the Learning of Mathematics. Jun 1998 18(2):28-33. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Guides - Classroom - Teacher Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Acculturation, Elementary Secondary Education, Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Enterprise, Teaching Methods, Word Problems (Mathematics) |
| ISSN: | 0228-0671 |
| Abstract: | Considers the role of word problems in physics education and proposes that word problems serve as exemplars of prototype categories that play a key role in enculturating students into the community of the physics literate. Contains 25 references. (ASK) |
| Journal Code: | CIJFEB2000 |
| Entry Date: | 2000 |
| Accession Number: | EJ590357 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Considers the role of word problems in physics education and proposes that word problems serve as exemplars of prototype categories that play a key role in enculturating students into the community of the physics literate. Contains 25 references. (ASK) |
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| ISSN: | 0228-0671 |
