What Misconceptions do Students Have About Gravity? Learning from TIMSS Data

What Misconceptions do Students Have About Gravity? Learning from TIMSS Data

Data from IEA's TIMSS 2015 reveals misconceptions related to gravity across the fourth and eighth grades. This Teacher Snippet shares two items from the study to illustrate commonly-held misconceptions held within the classroom. Read Snippet number six to design and carry out learning activities that give students a deeper understanding of physics principles.