Student & textbook presentation of divergence

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Creator	Smith, Emily M.
Abstract	This thesis explores student understanding of divergence in physics settings. The various uses of divergence in physics are detailed. Textbook approaches to divergence are categorized as geometric, curvilinear coordinate, discussion-based, and algebraic statement. Textbook approaches to the divergence theorem are categorized as geometric, equivalent integrals, mathematical statement with explanation, and mathematical statement without explanation. A preliminary framework for analyzing student understanding of divergence is developed following the framework of Zandieh. Student homework responses are analyzed using this framework. Directions of future studies using the proposed framework are discussed.
License	All rights reserved
Resource Type	Masters Thesis
Date Available	2015-01-20T23:59:56+00:00
Date Issued	2014-12-03
Degree Level	Master's
Degree Name	Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree Field	Physics
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2015
Advisor	Manogue, Corinne A.
Committee Member	Faridani, Adel van Zee, Emily Roundy, David
Academic Affiliation	Physics
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Graduate School
Subject	Divergence theorem -- Textbooks College students Divergence theorem -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/54925

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