%0 Journal Article
%T Towards a conceptual framework for identifying student difficulties with solving Real-World Problems in Physics
%A Martin Niss
%J Latin-American Journal of Physics Education
%D 2012
%I Instituto Polit¨Ścnico Nacional, Latin American Physics Education Network
%X This paper develops a conceptual framework for identifying the challenges and obstacles university students encounter when solving real-world problems involving Physics. The framework is based on viewing problem solving as a modelling process. In order to solve a real-world problem, the problem solver has to go through the steps and do the tasks of such a process. The paper presents a theoretical analysis of what it takes to solve three real-world problems, demonstrating how the framework presented captures the essential aspects of solving them. Moreover, it is argued that three steps critical for real-world problem solving ¨C initial analysis of the problem situation, choice of relevant physical theory (the so-called paradigmatic choice) and mathematization ¨C are not covered by existing models of problem solving in Physics. Finally, the existing research on student difficulties with problem solving in Physics is placed within the framework
%K Problem solving
%K real-world problems
%K university level.
%U http://www.lajpe.org/mar12/3_LAJPE_624_Martin_Niss_preprint_corr_f.pdf