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Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

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Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competenc...

By Minjoon Kouh

Postsecondary Assessment Physics Research

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Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024

During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover ho...

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Moving Around as a Teacher

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Moving Around as a Teacher

What other profession gives summers off, with the bonus of teaching in different locations? In this article I’ll tell how taking leaves of absence t...

By Paul Hewitt

High School New Science Teachers Physics Teacher Preparation

Concentrating on Cross-Disciplinary Connections: Using reaction rates to help students make connections between chemistry and biology.

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Concentrating on Cross-Disciplinary Connections: Using reaction rates to help students make connections between chemistry and biology.

Too often, science courses (e.g, biology, chemistry, and physics) are disconnected from one another. When this happens, students often don’t see ho...

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Rules of Teaching That  I learned in My Student Years

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Rules of Teaching That I learned in My Student Years

As teachers we commonly learn our subject matter in high school and college. We acquire more knowledge in graduate school and in life experiences. At ...

High School Postsecondary Pedagogy Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Career of the Month: Acoustician

Acoustics involves all aspects of sound, noise, vibration, and perception. It’s a large field that encompasses specialties such as architecture, und...

By Luba Vangelova

High School Careers Physical Science Physics Technology

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Teaching Students to Read Equations

The laws of nature are expressed in equation form in all physics courses. How these laws are taught can vary widely. In this article, I expand on prev...

By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Literacy Phenomena Physics

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