Computer simulations in the science classroom

Students’ preconceptions in introductory mechanics

John G. Clement · American Journal of Physics · 1982 · 1.2K citations

Reasoning, Stem Education, Mathematics Education +12

The initial knowledge state of college physics students

Ibrahim A. Halloun, David Hestenes · American Journal of Physics · 1985 · 1.1K citations

Stem Education, Instrument Show, Science Education +14

Research on conceptual understanding in mechanics

Lillian C. McDermott · Physics Today · 1984 · 620 citations

Inquiry-based Learning, Science Education, Conceptual Design +19

Student difficulties in connecting graphs and physics: Examples from kinematics

Lillian C. McDermott, Mark Rosenquist, Emily H. van Zee · American Journal of Physics · 1987 · 560 citations

Educational Psychology, Education, Instructional Design +17

Cognitive process instruction

David Hestenes · The Physics Teacher · 1979 · 186 citations

Cognitive Science, Cognitive Engineering, Cognitive System Engineering +6