Publications-
Andrew F. Heckler
(updated
August, 2021)
Summary
statistics:
Peer-reviewed journal
publications: 39
Peer-reviewed conference
proceedings publications: 36
Book Chapters: 2
Publication
topics (click for publication list):
Science Education, Cognition, and
Psychology Research
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Journal Publications:
1)
Nieberding, M., & Heckler, A. F. (2023). Evolution of response
time and accuracy on online mastery practice assignments for introductory
physics students. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 19(2),
020111.
2)
Suresh, S., & Heckler, A. F. (2023). Evolution of grades and
social comparison concern within an introductory physics course. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 19(1), 010129.
3)
Kryjevskaia,
M., Heron, P.R.L., & Heckler, A.F. (2021). Intuitive or
rational? Students and experts need to be both, Physics Today 74,
28-34.
4)
Nieberding, M., & Heckler, A. F. (2021). Patterns in assignment
submission times: Procrastination, gender, grades, and grade components. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 17(1), 013106.
5)
Kim, Y., Yu, S. L., Koenka, A. C., Lee, H. W., &
Heckler, A. F. (2021). Can self-efficacy and task
values buffer perceived costs? Exploring introductory- and upper-level physics
courses. The Journal of Experimental Education. Advance online
publication.
6)
Porter, C. D, & Heckler, A.F. (2020). Effectiveness of guided
group work in graduate level quantum mechanics. Physical Review Physics
Education Research, 16(2), 020127.
7)
Simmons, A.B. & Heckler A.F. (2020). Grades, grade component
weighting, and demographic disparities in introductory physics. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 16(2), 020125.
8)
Porter, C.D. ,& Heckler, A.F. (2019).
Graduate student
misunderstandings of wave functions in an asymmetric well. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 15(1), 010139.
9)
Heckler, A.F., & Bogdan, A.M. (2018). Reasoning with
alternative explanations in physics: The cognitive accessibility rule. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 14(1), 010120.
10)
Amos, N., & Heckler, A.F, (2018). Mediating relationship of
differential products in understanding integration in introductory physics.
Physical Review Physics Education Research, 14(1), 010105.
11)
Young, N.T., Heckler, A.F, (2018). Observed hierarchy of
student proficiency with period, frequency, and angular frequency. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 14(1), 010104.
12)
Ibrahim, B., Ding, L., Heckler, A.F., White, D.R., Badeau, R.
(2017). How
students process equations in solving quantitative synthesis problems? Role of
mathematical complexity in students' mathematical performance. Physical
Review Physics Education Research, 13(2), 020120.
13)
Badeau, R., White, D.R., Ibrahim, B., Ding, L., Heckler, A.F.
(2017). What works with
worked examples: Extending self-explanation and analogical comparison to
synthesis problems. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 13(2),
020112.
14)
Ibrahim, B., Ding, L., Heckler, A.F., White, D.R., Badeau, R.
(2017). Students'
conceptual performance on synthesis physics problems with varying mathematical
complexity. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 13(1),
010133.
15)
Mikula, B. D., & Heckler, A. F. (2017). Framework and
implementation for improving physics essential skills via computer-based
practice: Vector math. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 13(1),
010122.
16)
Heckler, A. F., & Mikula, B. D. (2016). Factors affecting
learning of vector math from computer-based practice: Feedback complexity and
prior knowledge. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 12, 010134.
17)
Heckler, A. F., & Scaife, T. M. (2015) Patterns of Response
Times and Response Choices to Science Questions: The Influence of Relative
Processing Time. Cognitive Science,
39, 496-537.
18)
Heckler, A. F., & Scaife, T. M. (2015). Adding
and subtracting vectors: The problem with the arrow representation. Physical Review Special Topics-Physics
Education Research, 11, 010101.
19)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2013). The Cost
of Concreteness: The Effect of Nonessential Information on Analogical Transfer.
Journal of Experimental Psychology:
Applied, 19(1), 14-29.
20)
Rosenblatt, R., Heckler, A. F., Flores, K (2013). A Tutorial
Design Process Applied to an Introductory Materials Engineering Course. Advances in Engineering Education, 3 (3-2)
1-38.
21)
Rosenblatt, R., & Heckler, A. F. (2011). Systematic study of
student understanding of the relationships between the directions of force,
velocity, and acceleration in one dimension. Physical Review Special Topics-Physics Education Research, 7,
020112.
22)
Scaife, T. M. & Heckler, A .F.
(2011). "Interference between electric
and magnetic concepts in introductory physics", Physical Review Special Topics-Physics
Education Research, 7, 010104.
23)
Heckler, A .F. & Sayre, E. C. (2010).
"What happens between pre-
and post-tests: multiple measurements of student understanding during an
introductory physics course ," American Journal of Physics,78, 768-777.
24)
Scaife, T. M. & Heckler, A .F.
(2010). "Student understanding of
the direction of the magnetic force on a charged particle", American Journal of Physics, 78,
869-876.
25)
Heckler, A .F. (2010). "Some consequences
of prompting novice students to construct force diagrams",
International Journal of Science
Education, 32, 1829-1851.
26)
Sayre, E. C. & Heckler, A .F. (2009).
"Peaks and decays of
student knowledge in an introductory E&M course".
Physical Review Special Topics-Physics
Education Research, 5, 013101.
27)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2009).
"Transfer of Mathematical
Knowledge: The Portability of Generic Instantiations",
Child Development Perspectives,
3,151-155.
28)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2009).
"Concrete Instantiations of Mathematics: A Double-Edged Sword", Journal for Research in Mathematics
Education, 40, 90-93.
29)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2008).
"The
Advantage of Learning Abstract Examples in Learning Math".
Science, 320, 454-455.
30)
Sloutsky, V. M., Kaminski, J. A., & Heckler, A. F. (2005).
"The advantage of simple
symbols for learning and transfer," Psychonomic Bulletin & Review 12 (3), 508-513.
Conference
Proceedings (peer-reviewed):
1)
Porter, C. D., Bogdan, A. M., and Heckler, A. F. (2022), Graduate Understanding of
Quantum Mechanical Spin, 2022 PERC Proceedings [Grand Rapids, MI,
July13-14, 2022], edited by Frank, Jones, and Ryan, doi:10.1119/perc.2022.pr.Heckler.
2)
Porter, C. D., Bogdan, A. M., and Heckler, A. F. (2017), Prelecture
Questions and Conceptual Testing in Undergraduate Condensed Matter Courses,
2017 PERC Proceedings [Cincinnati, OH, July 26-27, 2017], edited by L. Ding, A.
Traxler, and Y. Cao, doi:10.1119/perc.2017.pr.075.
3)
Rosenblatt, R. and Heckler, A. F. (2017), The Development
Process for a New Materials Science Conceptual Evaluation, 2017 IEEE
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Indianapolis, IN, 2017,
pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2017.8190456.
4)
Koenka, A. C., Yu, S. L., Kim, Y., Lafranconi,
H., & Heckler, A. F. (2017, April). What predicts
success in undergraduate physics? The importance of belonging and the
complexity of cost.
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research
Association. San Antonio, Texas.
5)
Porter, C. D., Bogdan, A. M., and Heckler, A. F. (2016), Student understanding
of potential, wavefunctions and the Jacobian in hydrogen in graduate-level
quantum mechanics, 2016 PERC
Proceedings [Sacramento, CA, July 20-21, 2016], edited by D. L. Jones, L.
Ding, and A. Traxler, doi:10.1119/perc.2016.pr.056.
6) Ibrahim,
B., Ding, L., White, D. R., Badeau, R., and Heckler, A. F. (2016), Synthesis problems: role of
mathematical complexity in students' problem solving strategies, 2016 PERC Proceedings [Sacramento, CA,
July 20-21, 2016], edited by D. L. Jones, L. Ding, and A. Traxler,
doi:10.1119/perc.2016.pr.037.
7) Amos,
N.R. and Heckler, A. F. (2015), Student Understanding of
Differentials in Introductory Physics, 2015 PERC Proceedings [College Park,
MD, July 30-31, 2015], edited by A. D. Churukian, D.
L. Jones and L. Ding.
8) Badeau,
R., White, D. R., Ibrahim, B., Heckler, A. F. and Ding, L. (2015), Applying Analogical Reasoning to
Introductory-level synthesis problems, 2015 PERC Proceedings [College Park,
MD, July 30-31, 2015], edited by A. D. Churukian, D.
L. Jones and L. Ding.
9) White,
D. R., Badeau, R., Heckler, A. F. and Ding, L. (2014), Bottlenecks In
Solving Synthesis Problems, 2014 PERC Proceedings [Minneapolis, MS, July
30-31, 2014], edited by P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian,
and D. L. Jones.
10) Badeau,
R. and Heckler, A. F. (2014), Design and Evaluation of a
Natural Language Tutor for Force and Motion, 2014 PERC Proceedings
[Minneapolis, MS, July 30-31, 2014], edited by P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian, and D. L. Jones.
11) Amos,
N.R. and Heckler, A. F. (2014), Spatial Reasoning Ability And
The Construction Of Integrals In Physics, 2014 PERC Proceedings
[Minneapolis, MS, July 30-31, 2014], edited by P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian, and D. L. Jones.
12) Bogdan,
A. M. and Heckler, A. F. (2013), Effects of Belief Bias on
Student Reasoning from Data Tables, 2013
PERC Proceedings [Portland, OR, July 17-18, 2013], edited by P. V.
Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian, and D. L. Jones.
13) Mikula,
B. D. and Heckler, A. F. (2013), Student Difficulties with
Trigonometric Vector Components Persist in Multiple Student Populations, 2013 PERC Proceedings [Portland, OR,
July 17-18, 2013], edited by P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian,
and D. L. Jones.
14) White,
D. R. and Heckler, A. F. (2013). Effects of Training Examples
on Student Understanding of Force and Motion, 2013 PERC Proceedings [Portland, OR, July 17-18, 2013], edited by
P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian, and D. L. Jones.
15) Heckler,
A. F., Mikula, B., & Rosenblatt, R. (2013). Student
accuracy in reading logarithmic plots: the problem and how to fix it. 2013 IEEE Frontiers in Education
Conference Proceedings, 1066-1071.
16) Mikula,
B. D., & Heckler, A. F. (2013). The effectiveness of
brief, spaced practice on student difficulties with basic and essential
engineering skills. 2013 EEE
Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 1059-1065.
17) Scaife,
T. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2012). The Dependence of Instructional
Outcomes on Individual Differences: An Example from DC Circuits. Proceedings of 2012 Physics Education
Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP Conference Proceedings.
18) Heckler,
A. F., & Rosenblatt, R. (2011). Student Difficulties
with Basic Concepts in Introductory Materials Science Engineering. 41st
ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, S2H-1-6.
19) Rosenblatt,
R., & Heckler, A. F. (2011). Group-Work Tutorials
for an Introductory Materials Engineering Course. 41st ASEE/IEEE
Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, S2H-7-12.
20) Heckler,
A. F. & Rosenblatt, R. (2010). Student
Understanding of atomic bonds and their relation to mechanical properties of
metals in an introductory materials science engineering course. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the
American Society of Engineering Education, Louisville, KY.
21) Rosenblatt,
R. & Heckler, A. F. (2010). Student
Understanding of the mechanical properties of metals in an introductory
materials science engineering course. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society of
Engineering Education, Louisville, KY.
22) Heckler,
A. F. (2010). Concrete vs.
Abstract Problem Formats: A Disadvantage of Prior Knowledge. Learning in the Disciplines:
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS
2010), Vol. 1, 365-371. International Society of the Learning Sciences:
Chicago, IL.
23) Heckler,
A. F., Scaife, T. M., & Sayre, E. C. (2010). Response
Times and Misconception-like Responses to Science Questions. In S.
Ohlsson & R. Catrambone (Eds.), Proceedings of the 32nd Annual
Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 139-144). Austin, TX:
Cognitive Science Society.
24)
Ding, L., Reay, N. W., Heckler, A .F.,
& Bao, L. (2010). Sustained Effects of Solving Conceptually Scaffolded
Synthesis Problems, 133-136, Proceedings
of 2010 Physics Education Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP
Conference Proceedings.
25)
Rosenblatt, R., Sayre, E. C., & Heckler, A .F.
(2009). Modeling
students' conceptual understanding of force, velocity
and acceleration. Proceedings of 2009 Physics Education
Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP Conference Proceedings.
26)
Sayre, E. C., & Heckler, A. F. (2008). Evolution of student
knowledge in a traditional introductory physics classroom.
Proceedings of 2008 Physics Education
Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP Conference Proceedings.
27)
Rosenblatt, R., Sayre, E. C., & Heckler, A. F. (2008). Toward a comprehensive picture of
student understanding of force, velocity and
acceleration. Proceedings of 2008
Physics Education Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP Conference
Proceedings.
28)
Heckler, A. F., Kaminski, J. A., & Sloutsky, V. M. (2008). Learning
Associations That Run Counter to Biases in Learning: Overcoming Overshadowing
and Learned Inattention.
Proceedings of the XXX Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society,
511-516. Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
29)
Kaminski, J. A., Heckler, A. F., & Sloutsky, V. M. (2008). Blocking effects
on dimensions: How attentional focus on values can spill over to the dimension
level. Proceedings of the XXX Annual Conference of the Cognitive
Science Society, 1075-1080. Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
30)
Scaife, T. M., & Heckler, A. F. (2007). The Effect of Field
Representation on Student Responses to Magnetic Field Questions. Proceedings of 2007 Physics Education
Research Conference. Melville, New York: AIP Conference Proceedings.
31)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M. & Heckler, A. F. (2007). The
Effects of Learning Multiple Instantiations on Transfer. Proceedings
of the XXIX Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, 1581-1585.
Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
32)
Heckler, A. F., Kaminski, J. A., & Sloutsky, V. M. (2006).
Differential
Cue Salience, Blocking and Learned Inattention. Proceedings of the XXVIII
Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, 1167-1172. Mahwah, NJ:
Erlbaum.
33)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M. & Heckler, A. F. (2006). Effects of Concreteness on Representation: An
Explanation for Differential Transfer. Proceedings of the XXVIII
Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, 1167-1172. Mahwah, NJ:
Erlbaum.
34)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M. & Heckler, A. F. (2006). Do Children Need Concrete Instantiations to
Learn an Abstract Concept? Proceedings of the XXVIII Annual
Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, 1167-1172. Mahwah, NJ:
Erlbaum.
35)
Kaminski, J. A., Sloutsky, V. M. & Heckler, A. F. (2005).
Relevant concreteness and its effects on learning and transfer. Proceedings
of the XXVII Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, 1167-1172.
Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
36)
Sloutsky, V. M., Kaminski, J. A., and Heckler, A. F. (2004)
Transfer of learning between isomorphic artificial domains: Advantage for the
abstract. Proceedings of the XXVI Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science
Society, 1167-1172. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
1)
Halasek, K., Heckler, A.F., Rhodes-DiSalvo, M. (2020).
Transforming the Teaching of Thousands: Promoting Evidence-based Practices at
Scale. In Transforming Institutions: Accelerating Systemic Change in Higher
Education. White, K., Beach, A., Finkelstein, N., Henderson, C., Simkins,
S., Slakey, L., Stains, M., Weaver, G., & Whitehead, L. (Eds.). Pressbooks.
2) Heckler,
A.F. (2011). "The
Ubiquitous Patterns of Incorrect Answers to Science Questions: The Role of
Automatic, Bottom-Up Processes." In J. P. Mestre and B. H. Ross (Eds.): Psychology of Learning and Motivation:
Cognition In
Education, Vol 55 (pp. 227-268), Oxford: Academic Press. (Please email me
directly for the final published copy of this chapter.)
1)
Introductory
Material Science Tutorials (University level)
Journal Publications:
1)
R. Lopez, S. Dodelson, A .F. Heckler, and M.S. Turner,"
Precision Detection
of the Cosmic Neutrino Background", Physical Review Letters
82, 3952 (1999)
2)
A. F. Heckler, "Formation of a
Hawking-radiation photosphere around microscopic black holes"
Physical Review D55, 480
(1997)
3)
A. F. Heckler, "Calculation of the
emergent spectrum and observation of primordial black holes"
Physical Review Letters, 78, 3430 (1997)
4)
M. Gleiser, A. F. Heckler, and E.W. Kolb, ``Modeling Thermal
Fluctuations: Phase Mixing and Percolation'', Physics
Letters B, 405, 121 (1997)
5)
M. Gleiser and A. F. Heckler, ``Non-perturbative
effects on nucleation'', Physical Review Letters 76, 180 (1996)
6)
A. F. Heckler and E.W. Kolb, "Searching for stellar
mass black holes in the solar neighborhood", Astrophysical
Journal Letters 472, L85 (1996).
7)
A. F. Heckler, "The effects of
electro-weak phase transition dynamics on baryogenesis and primordial
nucleosynthesis", Physical Review D51, 405 (1995).
8)
A. F. Heckler, ``Astrophysical
applications of quantum corrections to the equation of state of a plasma'',
Physical Review D49, 611 (1994).
9)
A. F. Heckler and C.J. Hogan, ``Neutrino heat
conduction and inhomogeneities in the early universe'',
Physical Review D47, 4256 (1993).