A case study of using multiple choice questions, supported by ICT, in an introductory Physics course for engineers

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Diana Urbano (Author) FEUP; de Oliveira, C.G. (Author) Other; Oliveira, P.C. (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE

44th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2014

22 October 2014 through 25 October 2014

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-EDP

DOI: 10.1109/fie.2014.7044333

Abstract (EN): We study the impact of the strategy of using Multiple Choice Questions, MCQ, in reading tests, self-evaluation tests and Peer Instruction (PI) classes, supported by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), on the motivation of first year engineer students to study and learn physics. We analyze the answers to conceptual MCQ given pre and after discussion in PI classes, and the students' responses to similar MCQ in grading tests. We compare the gain in the Force Concept Inventory, FCI, with that of the previous year. The strategies implemented in this course were new for the students and are still not common practice in our faculty.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4