Targeted Test Revision—Another Approach to Science Testing: Treating Physics Learning as a Work in Progress

Journal Article | October 1998

The essential feature of the "targeted test revision" process is that students are encouraged to rework exam problems that they did not complete successfully. Instead of punishing students for not doing their best work…

Motivation Toward a Graduate Career in the Physical Sciences: Gender Differences and the Impact on Science Career Productivity

Journal Article | February 2012

This study examines gender differences in the motivation to embark on graduate careers in physics and chemistry and whether this motivation can predict select future success outcomes for physical scientists.

Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)

eBook | August 2014

The authors say there are three good reasons to buy this book: 1. To improve your students’ thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. 2. To get easy-to-perform experiments that engage students in the…

Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6-8: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)

eBook | April 2014

What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Sound Pipes, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, and more? The 35 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6–8,…

Focus on Physics: Teaching Physics as the Rules of Nature

Blog Post | March 2017

We all know that to enjoy a game, you must know the rules of the game. Likewise, to appreciate—and even comprehend—your environment, you must understand the rules of nature. Physics is the study of these rules, which…

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science (e-book)

eBook | April 2021

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and…

Research and Teaching: Implementing Comprehensive Reform of Introductory Physics at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution: A Longitudinal Case Study

Journal Article | December 2014

This study looks at the results of implementing education research-based curricular reform that took place over seven years.

Point of View: An American University Professor in Africa: Crossing Cultural Boundaries to Teach Physics at the University of Botswana

Journal Article | February 1999

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue focuses on an American University professor's tenure in Africa at the University of Botswana.