Pupils think sound has substance - well, sort of
Issue 346 | Page 109 | Published Sep 2012
Description
This article outlines some of the common misconceptions that pupils hold regarding the nature of sound and how it is transmitted, and investigates these further through interviews with pupils aged 11 14 years. Some of the challenges that arise when teaching this subject are examined.
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