SuperLab Physics 4531: 2020

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Project-Based Learning KSSM Physics Form 4: Water Bottle Rocket 2020

Good job Joshua and Jesmond!

Great effort Amanda and Hui En!

Monday, November 9, 2020

Physics Reflecting writing by Brian Liew Sze Jiet

In the beginning, I thought that it was easy but when I studied further I realized that it was so much more than just the mere calculation of numbers. It goes very deep with Higher Order Thinking Questions(HOTS)… (Sigh) as it includes many kinds of calculations, substitutions and so one. Thankfully, maybe God has heard my suffering, so He has blessed me with someone to save the day. Our physics teacher MR LIM CHUAN YANG is my savior. He taught me patiently on how the formula works and how to solve the problems. He also answered my questions whenever I was confused with the topics or questions. It is undeniable that his teaching method is very different from other teachers. It is very fun, so our class is interested in Physics even though it gets very tough sometimes. Every time I felt upset and was resigned to giving up when I didn’t know how to deal with difficulties, my ‘Savior’ would encourage me saying “the ship was not built for parking in the safety of the pier, it is made to brave the waves and to cross the seas”.

I can vividly remember that the most enjoyable part in Physics is when we were doing our Physics project. Fate has a strange way of working as Mr. Lim had assigned Filza and I to be in a pair as partners. It was my first time to get along with a Muslim partner for a project. Besides it was an unforgettable experience as it was the first time we did the WATER ROCKET and CLUSTER HOUSE project. Sometimes, it was difficult for me to communicate with her because I cannot speak Malay or English fluently. After many hiccups, we reached a consensus in the end and completed our tasks despite taking a long time to finish it. I learned a lot from it. I appreciate those who has helped and encouraged me - to Mr Lim who gave me this opportunity to learn beyond the curriculum and to Filza who has taught me something I could never have learnt anywhere else. Thanks.

Brian Liew Sze Jiet

4TU 2020

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Physics Reflecting writing by Nur’atiqah Binti Moksen

When I first learning physics, I think this subject is very difficult. But, when I study again I think this subject is interesting because I can find out what happened to my environment. I also do not think that this subject has a lot of group work. For example, making water rockets, cluster houses and so on. But, I am still less interested in this lesson because I do not understand it. But, Mr. Lim still wants to guide us no matter what happens because Mr. Lim is very enthusiastic person. Mr. Lim also gave us a lot of homework so we could train ourselves by doing exercises.

The part I enjoy the most in physics is when we do projects in groups. Therefore, we can know the meaning of working with each other. Not only that, when we do group work we will easily talk to each other. At the same time, the relationship between us will become closer. Especially when we launch our water rockets. I like to see the rocket fly in the sky. I like playing with that water rocket too even though it is difficult for me to pump it.

Nur’atiqah Binti Moksen

4TU 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020

Physics Reflecting writing by Nur Filzatunnafsi Binti Mursen

When I started learning Physics,I am totally do not know anything about Physics because it was the first time I heard about that subject.I tried to read Physics text book before Physics classes and I was thought that I can’t go with Physics.I felt stressed and I decided to change my stream.At first,it was really hard for me to understand all the concepts but Alhamdulillah it was getting better day by day because I have a good and excellent Physics teacher like Mr Lim Chuan Yang.He helps us a lot in Physics by giving us a lot of exercises.Sometimes,we do not manage to hand in all the exercises on time but he understood that we have a lot of tasks to be finished so he rarely scolded us.He is ‘very the memahami’.I always use that phrases to describe someone who can understand our feelings and situations.I believe he can help me to get at least A- for my Physics in SPM Insyaallah.

The most enjoyable part in Physics is when we are doing our projects.At first I thought all of the projects are burdens for us but it was enjoyable and quite cool for me.By doing the projects,I can challenge myself.I don’t believe that I can do a water rocket,a cluster house and a ringbook.I thought it was impossible for me to do all of the things because I don’t use to do it in my daily life.The projects taught me to be more creative,positive and increase my patience.I believe all of you will miss the moments you did all the projects with your partner.I’m grateful to have a hardworking partner like Brian.He is very understanding and easy-going.He always wants to do the best for every tasks given.We usually met up at Sharetea or Brian’s office to finish our projects.It was a new experience for me to work with a Chinese boy because I have not been partnered with any boy before this.I am sorry for all of my grammar mistakes but I have tried my best to write it in English.That is all from me.Thank you.

“We are not learning from mistakes but we learnt by reflecting on mistakes.”

-Neelofa

Nur Filzatunnafsi Binti Mursen

Form 4 TU 2020

Pembelajaran berasaskan projek (PBL) : Fizik KSSM Tingkatan 4, Membina model rumah kluster yang boleh mengatasi masalah lampau panas.

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Physics education research studies regarding electric circuits.

Greetings fellow physics teachers!

There are a large number of physics education research studies regarding electric circuits. Here is a partial list of references that you might find useful:

Engelhardt, Paula Vetter. “Examining students' understanding of electrical circuits through multiple-choice testing and interviews.” PhD diss., North Carolina State University, 1997. ProQuest (304378442).
Engelhardt, Paula Vetter, and Robert J. Beichner. “Students’ understanding of direct current resistive electrical circuits.” American Journal of Physics 72, no. 1 (2004): 98-115. doi: 10.1119/1.1614813.
Finkelstein, N. D., K. K. Perkins, W. Adams, P. Kohl, and N. Podolefsky. “Can Computer Simulations Replace Real Equipment in Undergraduate Laboratories?” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Sacramento, CA, August 2004.
Grayson, Diane J. “Concept substitution: A teaching strategy for helping students disentangle related physics concepts.” American Journal of Physics 72, no. 8 (2004): 1126-1133. doi: 10.1119/1.1764564.
Hawkins, Jeffrey M., Brian W. Frank, John R. Thompson, Michael C. Wittmann, and Thomas M. Wemyss. “Probing Student Understanding With Alternative Questioning Strategies.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Omaha, NE, August 2011.
Hazelton, Ryan L. C., Peter S. Shaffer, and Paula R. L. Heron. “Assessing the impact of a computer simulation in conjunction with Tutorials in Introductory Physics on conceptual understanding.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Portland, OR, July 2013.
John, Ignatius, and Saalih Allie. “DC Circuits: Context Dependence of Student Responses.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.
Keller, C. J., N. D. Finkelstein, K. K. Perkins, and S. J. Pollock. “Assessing The Effectiveness Of A Computer Simulation In Conjunction With Tutorials In Introductory Physics In Undergraduate Physics Recitations.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, August 2005.
Li, Jing, and Chandralekha Singh. “Students' Difficulties with Equations involving Circuit Elements.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Omaha, NE, August 2011.
Rosengrant, David, Colin Thomson, and Taha Mzoughi. “Comparing Experts and Novices in Solving Electrical Circuit Problems with the Help of Eye-Tracking.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, July 2009.
Scaife, Thomas M., and Andrew F. Heckler. “The Dependence of Instructional Outcomes on Individual Differences: An Example from DC Circuits.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.
Smith, David P., and Paul van Kampen. “Teaching electric circuits with multiple batteries: A qualitative approach.” Physical Review Special Topics: Physics Education Research 7, no. 020115 (2011): 1-10. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.7.020115.
Winters, Victoria, and David Hammer. “Fourth Graders’ Framing of an Electric Circuits Task.” Paper presented at the annual Physics Education Research Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, July 2009.