Development of Creative Abilities of Pupils Through Solution Tasks on Physics Using Computer

Abstract

Introduction: It is known that nowadays various specialists widely use computer in their work. Today, one can calculate, write, read, edit, study, draw, rework, create audio and video and play on a computer. Its capabilities are increasing day by day, so it has become a person’s most reliable friend at work, study, at home, and at leisure.

Objectives: Information technologies in physics teaching can be used in various forms - in preparing presentations, using ready-made educational and demonstration programs, conducting virtual laboratories, solving tasks, etc. The teacher must understand that use of information communication technologies is not only a modern requirement, but also an indispensable condition for achieving high-quality education. His task is to organize teaching that will help increase the effectiveness of education and develop students' creative abilities. For this it is necessary to help students in reflecting, thinking and drawing their own conclusions using computer. Use of computer allows us to create an opportunity to develop students' creative activity and help to teach them solving non-standard tasks by developing independent and logical thinking.

Methods: Processing information sent from spacecraft, controlling the motion of particles in accelerators, and solving complex problems of theoretical physics are unimaginable without computers. Almost all physical problems encountered in life cannot be solved analytically and require the use of computers to solve them. Therefore, every physicist must be able to independently solve problems on a computer, and conducting scientific research in this area is one of the most pressing problems of our time.

Results: In order to simplify the solution of physics tasks on a computer the authors created the “Universal Calculator” program. The program is written in Visual Basic using numerical methods and has the ability to plot an arbitrary function graph, solve quadratic, transcendental and differential equations, calculate definite integrals and process experimental results using the “Least Squares” method. The article provides examples of calculating the path traveled by a body using the program and processing experimental results using the “Least Squares” method.

Conclusions: It is undeniable that information communication technologies are a reality of modern teaching. When computers are used in physics lessons, students participate more actively in the lesson, the attitude to work changes even among the most problematic students, and the teacher is required to master the capabilities of information communication technologies, carefully think over the content of the lesson and plan the work of students at each stage of the lesson.