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Papers and talks in this section discuss the use of mathematics in physics.

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Papers    (Jump to Talks)
J. Tuminaro
and
E. F. Redish
Student Use of Mathematics in the Context of Physics Problem Solving: A cognitive model preprint    
J. Tuminaro
and
E. F. Redish
Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference,
Madison, WI
August 6-7, 2003
   
L. Bao
and
E. Redish
Understanding probabilistic interpretations of physical systems: A prerequisite to learning quantum physics American Journal of Physics,
Vol. 70, No. 3, pp. 210-217,
March 2002
A. Elby What students' learning of representations tells us about constructivism Journal of Mathematical Behavior 19, 481-5023 (2000)
J. Layman
and
G. Shama
The Role of Representations in Learning an Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Physics University Course Presented at the Research Conference in Collegiate Mathematics Education, Central Michigan University (Sept 1997)    
R. Steinberg,
M. Wittmann
and
E. Redish
Mathematical tutorials in introductory physics Sample class, presented at The International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education (ICUPE), College Park, Maryland (July 31-Aug 3, 1996)    
E. Redish
and
J. Wilson
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Student programming in the introductory physics course: M.U.P.P.E.T Am. J. Phys. 61(3), 222-232 (1993)    
Dissertations    (Jump to Talks)
J. Tuminaro A cognitive framework for analyzing and describing introductory students' use and understanding of mathematics in physics PhD Dissertation,
University of Maryland,
May 2004.
 
Talks   (Return to top)
J. Tuminaro,
E. F. Redish, and
R. Scherr
Two kinds of student mathematical errors in physics: A theoretical perspective Contributed talk presented at AAPT National Meeting, Miami Beach, Flordia, January 28,2004    
R. Scherr
and
J. Tuminaro
Student patterns of knowledge construction Contributed talk presented at AAPT National Meeting, Miami Beach, Flordia, January 2004    
J. Tuminaro and E. F. Redish Understanding Students' Poor Performance on Mathematical Problem Solving in Physics Talk presented at
AAPT National Meeting
Madison, WI
August 4, 2003
   
J. Tuminaro and E. F. Redish A Framework for Understanding the Role of Mathematics in Physics Talk presented at
AAPT National Meeting
Austin, TX
January 14, 2003
   
J. Tuminaro A Framework for Describing Common Mathematical Errors Students Make in Introductory Physics Talk presented at
AAPT National Meeting
Boise, ID
August 7, 2002
 
M. Wittmann,
J. Saul,
R. Steinberg
and
E. Redish
Student difficulties with math in physics: Why can't students apply what they learn in math class? Presented at AAPT meeting, College Park, August, 1996    
M. Wittmann,
J. Saul,
R. Steinberg
and
E. Redish
Student difficulties understanding the role of mathematics in introductory physics Presented at APS/AAPT meeting, Indianapolis, May 1996    


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