Quantum Computing Conceptual Survey: results from 3 semesters of pilot data collection

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Abstract

While a number of research-based assessments have been developed by the PER community for traditional quantum mechanics courses, there is currently no validated assessment focusing on student learning of quantum information science or quantum computing. We present results from 3 semesters of pilot data collection for the Quantum Computing Conceptual Survey, a research-based assessment instrument currently under development by our group. We will specifically discuss implications for instruction and for future curriculum and assessment development in this highly-interdisciplinary area.

*We acknowledge support from the University of Colorado Boulder Dept. of Physics, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, and NSF grants Nos. 2011958, 2012147, and 2143976.

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Publication: Yes (in part): J. Meyer, G. Passante, S. Pollock, B. Wilcox (2024). Introductory quantum information science coursework at US institutions: Content coverage. EPJ Quantum Technology 11, 16

Presenters

  • Josephine Meyer

    • University of Colorado, Boulder

Authors

  • Josephine Meyer

    • University of Colorado, Boulder

  • Gina Passante

    • California State University, Fullerton

  • Steven J Pollock

    • University of Colorado, Boulder

  • Bethany Rae Wilcox

    • University of Colorado, Boulder