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Developing Problem-Solving Skills of Students Taking Introductory Physics via Web-Based Tutorials
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Science teaching and learning can be made both engaging and student-centered using pedagogical, computer-based learning tools. The authors have developed self-paced interactive problem-solving tutorials for introductory…
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Beginning high school students may not have a firm foundation in the prerequisite skills to succeed in a laboratory-oriented science course, yet they are expected to develop these skills by the end of the course. This…
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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…
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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.
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)
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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…
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6-8: Phenomenon-Based Learning (e-book)
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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,…
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Focus on Physics: Teaching Physics as the Rules of Nature
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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…
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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science (e-book)
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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…