SOCS - Preconceptions in Mechanics

SOCS - I

It is important to remember that not all students "misconceptions" are dysfunctional. Some "preconceptions" are intuitions that can be in basic agreement with physicists' views.  It is important that we never belittle a student because of the physics beliefs he/she holds upon entering our class.  We need to help them to see where their beliefs are not consistent with currently accepted physical theory, and help move them toward that theory.

"Preconceptions in Mechanics" by Charles W. Camp and John J. Clement, pp. 11-42.