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| Abstract Title: | Integrating numerical modeling into an introductory physics laboratory |
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| Abstract: | This presentation will describe the approach towards redesigning a calculus-based introductory physics laboratory course to incorporate numerical modeling using MS Excel spreadsheets. We will also discuss the structure and pedagogical approach of this revised lab course. We used interview data to assess student and instructor attitudes towards this course. Interview results suggest that students identified numerical modeling as the most important and beneficial lab course feature. Moreover, we found that the numerical models allowed students to engage in more complex and realistic situations, which triggered their interest and kept them engaged in the task. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Talk |
| Submission Category: | Introductory-level Laboratory/Experimental |
| Session: | Wednesday Contributed Session |
| Presentation: | Download the Presentation |
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| Abstract DOI: | 10.1119/PICUP.Abstract.2021Capstone.8379 |
Primary Author Information | |
| First name: | Diana |
| Last name: | Sachmpazidi |
| Institution: | Western Michigan University |
| Zip Code: | 49008 |
Co-Author Information | |
| Additional Co-authors or Co-presenters: | Manuel Bautista, Zbigniew Chajecki, Claudio Mendoza, and Charles Henderson Physics Department, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008 |
