Developing and Researching PhET simulations for Teaching Quantum Mechanics

Details Developing and Researching PhET simulations for Teaching Quantum Mechanics Developing and Researching PhET simulations for Teaching Quantum Mechanics

2007-09-27

arxiv.org/abs/0709.4503v2

American Journal of Physics 76, 406-417 (2008)

Physics

Physics Education

accepted by American Journal of Physics; v2 includes an additional study, more explanation of research behind claims, clearer

Scientific paper

10.1119/1.2885199

Quantum mechanics is difficult to learn because it is counterintuitive, hard to visualize, mathematically challenging, and abstract. The Physics Education Technology (PhET) Project, known for its interactive computer simulations for teaching and learning physics, now includes 18 simulations on quantum mechanics designed to improve learning of this difficult subject. Our simulations include several key features to help students build mental models and intuitions about quantum mechanics: visual representations of abstract concepts and microscopic processes that cannot be directly observed, interactive environments that directly couple students' actions to animations, connections to everyday life, and efficient calculations so students can focus on the concepts rather than the math. Like all PhET simulations, these are developed using the results of education research and feedback from educators, and are tested in student interviews and classroom studies. This article provides an overview of the PhET quantum simulations and their development. We also describe research demonstrating their effectiveness and share some insights about student thinking that we have gained from our research on quantum simulations.

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