Developing Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Introductory Mechanics
written by
Vincent P. Coletta and Jeffrey A. Phillips
We report on the Thinking in Physics (TIP) project, which helps students develop basic skills necessary for learning physics. We describe methods used to improve students' thinking and problem-solving skills in TIP introductory mechanics classes, and the effect these methods have had on student learning.
Physics Education Research Conference 2010
Part of the PER Conference Invited Paper series Portland, Oregon: July 21-22, 2010 Volume 1289, Pages 13-16
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