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Intermediate Mechanics Tutorials

Overview

Small-group learning materials for teaching intermediate mechanics. The physics is Newtonian with very little Lagrangian formalism. Materials are a mix of conceptual, mathematical, and problem solving University of Washington-style tutorials, as well as related research results, examination questions, and suggested course outlines.

	Type of Method	Curriculum supplement, Tutorials
	Level	Designed for: Advanced Undergraduate Can be adapted for: Intermediate Undergraduate, Graduate
	Setting	Designed for: Lecture - Small (<30 students), Recitation/Discussion Session Can be adapted for: Homework, Studio
	Coverage	Many topics with less depth
	Topics	Mechanics
	Instructor Effort	Medium
	Research Validation	Based on research into: how students learn, student ideas about specific topics Demonstrated to improve: scores on written conceptual tests Studied using: conceptual pre/post exams, problem-solving pre/post exams, classroom observations
	Compatible Methods	Peer Instruction, PhET, JiTT, CGPS, Physlets, SCALE-UP, OSP, LA Program, CAE TPS, Paradigms, Tutorials, Clickers
	Similar Methods	UW Tutorials, ABP Tutorials, OST Tutorials, Lecture-Tutorials, QuILTs, Thermal Tutorials, Tutorials
	Developer(s)	Michael C. Wittmann and Bradley S. Ambrose
	Website	http://faculty.gvsu.edu/ambroseb/research/IMT.html