Students´ Alternative Conceptions in Thermodynamics

Abstrakt

The paper focuses on alternative conceptions in thermodynamics which secondary school students have to overcome. The literature search outcomes concerning surveys in the field of alternative conceptions in thermodynamics will be presented.

Further, the translation of TCE (Thermal Concept Evaluation) test, its current piloting and future intentions with using this instrument will be discussed.

Klíčová slova

• alternative conceptions
• thermodynamics
• high school
• concept inventories