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written by Patricia Heller, Thomas M. Foster, and Kenneth Heller
edited by Edward F. Redish and John S. Rigden
Problem solving laboratories comprise an important part of our introductory physics courses at Minnesota. These courses emphasize learning fundamental physics through problem solving using cooperative groups. This paper outlines the structure and rationale for both the algebra-based and calculus-based introductory courses. The sample class is one of four laboratory problems on the topic of forces. A section of our student laboratory manual, including the introduction and this problem, is given in this paper.
The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education
Part of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education series
College Park, MD: July 31-August 3, 1996
Volume 399, Pages 913-934
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Education Practices
- Active Learning
= Cooperative Learning
= Problem Solving
- Curriculum Development
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- Lower Undergraduate
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© 1996 American Institute of Physics
DOI:
10.1063/1.53106
ISBN Number:
1-56396-698-0
ISSN Number:
0094-243X
PACSs:
01.50.Qb
01.40.Gm
01.40.Di
01.50.Pa
Keywords:
cooperative groups, forces, problem solving
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P. Heller, T. Foster, and K. Heller, , presented at the The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, MD, 1996, WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53106).
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P. Heller, T. Foster, and K. Heller, Cooperative group problem solving laboratories for introductory classes, presented at the The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, MD, 1996, <https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53106>.
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Heller, P., Foster, T., & Heller, K. (1996, July 31-August 3). Cooperative group problem solving laboratories for introductory classes. Paper presented at The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, MD. Retrieved April 20, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53106
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Heller, P, T. Foster, and K. Heller. "Cooperative group problem solving laboratories for introductory classes." Paper presented at the The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, MD, July 31-August 3, 1996. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53106 (accessed 20 April 2024).
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Heller, Patricia, Thomas Foster, and Kenneth Heller. "Cooperative group problem solving laboratories for introductory classes." The changing role of physics departments in modern universities: International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education. Eds. Redish, Edward F., and John S. Rigden. College Park, MD: 1996. 913-934 Vol. 399 of Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education. 20 Apr. 2024 <https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53106>.
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