Mathematics in Physics Education

Gesche Pospiech, TU Dresden, GermanyMarisa Michelini, University of Udine, ItalyBat-Sheva Eylon, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

• Framework of Mathematization in Physics from a Teaching Perspective, Gesche Pospiech.- Part I:  Perspectives on Mathematics in Physics Education.- The "math as prerequisite” illusion: Historical considerations and implications for physics teaching, Ricardo Karam , Olaf Uhden, Dietmar Höttecke.- Students’ understanding of algebraic concepts, André Heck, Onne van Buuren.- Mathematical representations in physics lessons, Marie-Annette Geyer, Wiebke Kuske-Janßen.- What is learned about the role of mathematics in physics while learning physics concepts? A mathematics sensitive look at physics teaching and learning, Olaf Krey.- ‏Part II: Learning Mathematization.- Blending physical knowledge with mathematical form in physics problem solving, Mark Eichenlaub, Edward F. Redish.- Theorems-in-action for problem solving and epistemic views on the relationship between physics and mathematics among pre-service physics teachers, Ileana M. Greca, Ana Raquel Pereira de Ataíde.- Learning to use formulas and variables for constructing computer models in lower secondary physics education, Onne van Buuren, André Heck.- Graph in physics education: from representation to conceptual understanding, Alberto Stefanel.- Comparing student understanding of graphs in physics and mathematics, Maja Planinić, Ana Sušac, Lana Ivanjek, Željka Milin-Šipuš.- Combining physics and mathematics learning: Figuring out the latitude in pre- service subject teacher education, Terhi Mäntylä, Jaska Poranen.- Part III: Teaching Mathematization.- Role of teachers as facilitators of the interplay physics and mathematics, Gesche Pospiech, Bat-Sheva Eylon, Esther Bagno, Yaron Lehavi.- A case study of the role of mathematics in physics textbooks and in associated lessons, Lena Hansson, Örjan Hansson, Kristina Juter and Andreas Redfors.- Starting with physics -  A problem-solving activity for high-school students connecting physics and mathematics, Esther Bagno, Hannah Berger, Magen, E. , Polingher, C. , Yaron Lehavi, BatSheva Eylon.- Part IV:  Facilitating Mathematization by Visual Means.- Taking the Phys-Math interplay from research into practice, Yaron Lehavi, Roni Mualem, Esther Bagno, Bat-Sheva Eylon.- Algodoo as a Microworld: Informally Linking Mathematics and Physics, Elias Euler, Bor Gregorcic.