Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit
Overview
A guided-inquiry conceptual physics course designed to help students develop a deep conceptual understanding of big ideas in physics.
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Type of Method | Full curriculum |
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Level |
Designed for:
Teacher Prep Course![]() Can be adapted for: Teacher Professional Development, High School, Intro College Conceptual |
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Setting |
Designed for:
Studio![]() Can be adapted for: Lecture - Small (<30 students) ![]() |
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Coverage | Few topics with great depth |
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Topics | Mechanics, Electricity / Magnetism, Waves / Optics |
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Instructor Effort | Medium |
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Resource Needs | Computers for students, Advanced lab equipment, Cost for students, Tables for group work |
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Skills |
Designed for:
Conceptual understanding![]() ![]() Can be adapted for: Making real-world connections |
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Research Validation |
Based on research into:
theories of how students learn![]() ![]() Demonstrated to improve: conceptual understanding ![]() ![]() Studied using: research at multiple institutions ![]() |
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Compatible Methods | PhET, JiTT, Physlets, SCALE-UP, OSP, LA Program, CPU |
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Similar Methods | PBI, PSET, LEPS |
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Developer(s) | Fred Goldberg, Valerie Otero and Steve Robinson |
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Website | http://petproject.sdsu.edu/ |