B. Gutmann, G. Gladding, M. Lundsgaard, and T. Stelzer, PERC 2017 Proceedings, 156-159.
Mastery-style online homework is used at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in a freshmen preparatory physics course. Its implementation revealed that some content is…
E. Smith, J. Zwolak, and C. Manogue, Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res., 15 (1), 010138 (2019).
Mathematical reasoning with algebraic and geometric representations is essential for success in upper-division and graduate-level physics courses. Complex algebra requires student to…
S. Brahmia, A. Olsho, T. Smith, and A. Boudreaux, PERC 2018 Proceedings.
Mathematical reasoning skills are a desired outcome of introductory physics courses, particularly calculus-based courses. Signed quantities are ubiquitous in physics, and sign…
M. Eriksson, C. Linder, and U. Eriksson, PERC 2018 Proceedings.
Coming to appropriately appreciate the meaning of algebraic signs is an important aspect in introductory kinematics. However, in this educational context, the “disciplinary relevant…
M. Eblen-Zayas, E. Altermatt, L. Muller, J. Leamon, and S. Richard, PERC 2020 Proceedings, 137-142.
We present the results of a survey of 220 faculty members at selective liberal arts colleges who teach introductory STEM courses. The survey was designed to learn how these faculty…
