Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit
Overview
Questions for homework, clickers, and exams that help students connect mathematical and conceptual reasoning and relate physics to the real world.
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Type of Method | Curriculum supplement |
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Level |
Designed for:
Intro College Calculus-based, Intro College Algebra-based, Intro College Conceptual
Can be adapted for: Teacher Prep Course, Teacher Professional Development, High School, Intermediate |
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Setting |
Designed for:
Lecture - Large (30+ students), Lecture - Small (<30 students), Recitation/Discussion Session, Homework, Studio
Can be adapted for: Lab |
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Coverage | Few topics with great depth, Many topics with less depth |
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Topics | Mechanics, Electricity / Magnetism, Waves / Optics, Thermal / Statistical, Modern / Quantum |
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Skills |
Designed for:
Conceptual understanding, Problem-solving skills, Making real-world connections
Can be adapted for: Metacognition |
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Research Validation |
Based on research into:
theories of how students learn![]() ![]() |
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Compatible Methods | Peer Instruction, PhET, UW Tutorials, JiTT, Ranking Tasks, ILDs, CGPS, Physlets, Context-Rich Problems, TIPERs, ABP Tutorials, SCALE-UP, OSP, SDI Labs, OST Tutorials, Workbook for Introductory Physics, LA Program, CAE TPS, MBL, New Model Course, CPU, SCL, TEFA, CU Modern, IQP, M&I, Tutorials, Clickers, Responsive Teaching |
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Similar Methods | Ranking Tasks, TIPERs |
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Developer(s) | E. F. Redish and the University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group |
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Website | http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/problems.htm |