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Overview
Resources for teaching introductory quantum mechanics and modern physics with an emphasis on concepts and applications. Includes tutorials, suggested software, homework, exam questions, and information on understanding how students learn the physics. Materials available online, or published as "Activity-Based Physics Tutorials, Vol. 2"
| Type of Method | Curriculum supplement, Tutorials | |
|---|---|---|
| Level |
Designed for:
Intermediate Undergraduate Can be adapted for: Teacher Preparation, Teacher Professional Development, High School, Intro College Calculus-based, Intro College Algebra-based, Intro College Conceptual, Advanced Undergraduate |
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| Setting |
Designed for:
Lecture - Small (<30 students), Recitation/Discussion Session, Homework
Can be adapted for: Lecture - Large (30+ students), Studio |
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| Coverage | Many topics with less depth | |
| Topics | Modern / Quantum | |
| Instructor Effort | Medium | |
| Skills | Designed for: Conceptual understanding of physics content, Connecting conceptual and mathematical understanding, Understanding how physics relates to the real world | |
| Research Validation |
Based on research into:
how students learn |
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| Compatible Methods | Peer Instruction, PhET, JiTT, CGPS, Physlets, SCALE-UP, OSP, Thinking Problems, LA Program, CAE TPS, CU Modern, QuILTs, PI QM, Tutorials, Clickers | |
| Similar Methods | ABP Tutorials, CU Modern | |
| Developer(s) | Michael Wittman, Richard Steinberg, and Edward Redish | |
| Website | http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/qm/qmcourse/welcome.htm |





