Share Misconception: Students create a new object when they only need to copy a reference. with FacebookShare Misconception: Students create a new object when they only need to copy a reference. with Twitter Like(2623 Likes) The opposite case is also common: students may copy a reference when they need to create a new object. More about this tip Tags Content Misconceptions CS 1 Intro Programming External Source "Exploring programming misconceptions: an analysis of student mistakes in visual program simulation exercises" by Teemu Sirkiä and Juha Sorva. Other Tips By Other Tips By Teemu Sirkiä Teemu Sirkiä