Gender differences in the FCI pretest and posttest performance of introductory physics students in the University of the Philippines

Authors

Serafin Delica ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Joihren Joson ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Marko Arciaga ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Jose Perico Esguerra ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

This paper presents the initial result of the gender differences study of learning introductory physics in the University of the Philippines Diliman. The Force Concept Inventory (FCI) test is administered before and after instruction on Newtonian mechanics. From the pretest scores, the males averaged 9% higher than females. The posttest is compared with the pretest scores using Hake's gain formula. Results show that males obtained 38% gain while females acquired a gain of 29%.

Issue

2002: Proceedings of the 20th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2002-1A-03

Section

Plenary Sessions

Published

2002-10-23

How to Cite

[1]

S Delica, J Joson, M Arciaga, and JP Esguerra, Gender differences in the FCI pretest and posttest performance of introductory physics students in the University of the Philippines, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 20, SPP-2002-1A-03 (2002). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2002-1A-03.