Misconceptions
understanding science
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Misconceptions are described as a preconceived notion or a conceptual misunderstanding. This occurs when something a person knows and believes does not match what is known to be scientifically correct.
In most cases people who hold misconceptions are not even aware that their ideas are false . Many people have a hard time giving up their misconceptions when told they are incorrect, especially misconceptions they have believed for a long time.
Misconceptions need to be corrected as people continue to build their knowledge on current understandings, therefore possessing misconceptions can have serious impacts on an individual's learning.
(New York Science Teacher,2013)
In most cases people who hold misconceptions are not even aware that their ideas are false . Many people have a hard time giving up their misconceptions when told they are incorrect, especially misconceptions they have believed for a long time.
Misconceptions need to be corrected as people continue to build their knowledge on current understandings, therefore possessing misconceptions can have serious impacts on an individual's learning.
(New York Science Teacher,2013)