The research is of dual significance. Firstly, it adds to our knowledge in the area of determinants of academic achievement. Specifically, the results of the study will provide us with information as to whether the factors such as gender, Prior knowledge, Teachers can influence misconception in physics among students in faculty of education, Al.fateh University.
Secondly, it is hoped that the findings will enable better Planning of science education in Libya, in terms of the allocation of resources for provision of relevant and necessary school facilities and training of school personnel. The findings of this survey study may indicate some influencing factors, which may be investigated further using an experimental approach to determine the factors linked to Misconceptions of physics students.