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Can 8-Year-Olds understand concepts of Einsteinian physics?

Authors :
Kaur, Tejinder
Banavathu, Aishwarya
Blair, David
Choudhary, Rahul
Foppolli, Alex
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

This paper reports the first study on the ability of Year 3 students (ages 7 to 8) to conceptualize Einsteinian concepts. This paper reports that children aged 7-8 are not too young to learn key Einsteinian concepts, and the benefits of reinforcement indicate that longer programs are needed for ideas to be consolidated.<br />Comment: 19 pages, 2 figure

Subjects

Subjects :
Physics - Physics Education

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2203.00842
Document Type :
Working Paper