Using the Predict–Observe–Explain Technique to Address Misconceptions About Image Inversion in Spherical and Cylindrical Mirrors

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Kızılcık H. Ş.

THE PHYSICS TEACHER, cilt.63, sa.4, ss.274-276, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 63 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1119/5.0176071
  • Dergi Adı: THE PHYSICS TEACHER
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.274-276
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aims to propose a classroom activity based on the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) technique to correct a misconception about cylindrical and spherical mirrors. The 2-dimensional spherical mirror pictures in textbooks may lead to some misconceptions about image formation in spherical mirrors. Through the activity proposed in this paper, it will be possible to draw attention to the differences between a spherical mirror and a cylindrical mirror and to prevent possible misconceptions.