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Chloe Jack explores common misconceptions that secondary school students hold regarding the topic of heat. This involves critiquing the proposed strategies for overcoming the misconceptions, such as developing subject knowledge, a constructivist approach, co-operative learning, modelling and practical work, and using technology.

Misconceptions
Heat

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