Description

Chloe Jack explores common misconceptions that secondary school students hold regarding the topic of heat. This involves critiquing the proposed strategies for overcoming the misconceptions, such as developing subject knowledge, a constructivist approach, co-operative learning, modelling and practical work, and using technology.

Misconceptions
Heat

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