Research in Introductory Courses

Presentations

• Students’ network integration vs. persistence in introductory physics courses

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 3:30 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 3:42 PM

  Authors

  • Justyna Zwolak

    • Florida International University

  • Eric Brewe

    • Florida International University

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• Reducing the failure rate in introductory physics classes

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 3:42 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 3:54 PM

  Authors

  • Jeff Saul

    • Tiliadal STEM Education Consulting

  • Patrick Coulombe

    • University of New Mexico Educational Psychology Program

  • Rebecca Lindell

    • Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
    • Purdue University
    • Purdue University, West Lafayette IN

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• Large-scale Assessment Yields Evidence of Minimal Use of Reasoning Skills in Traditionally Taught Classes

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 3:54 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 4:06 PM

  Authors

  • Beth Thacker

    • Texas Tech University

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• How to improve essential skills in introductory physics through brief, spaced, online practice.

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 4:06 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 4:18 PM

  Authors

  • Andrew Heckler

    • Ohio State University

  • Brendon Mikula

    • Indiana State University

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• Mastery Based Homework in Introductory Physics at the University of Illinois

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 4:18 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 4:30 PM

  Authors

  • Tim Stelzer

    • University of Illinois

  • Brianne Gutmann

    • University of Illinois

  • Gary Gladding

    • University of Illinois

  • Morten Lundsgaard

    • University of Illinois

  • Noah Schroeder

    • University of Illinois

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• Successes and Challenges in Transitioning to Large Enrollment NEXUS/Physics IPLS Labs

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 4:30 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 4:42 PM

  Authors

  • Kimberly Moore

    • University of Maryland

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• Curricular Adaptations in Introductory Physics Labs

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 4:42 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 4:54 PM

  Authors

  • Benjamin W. Dreyfus

    • George Mason University

  • Mary Ewell

    • George Mason University

  • Kimberly Moore

    • University of Maryland, College Park

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• Going Beyond Calculation and Concepts: Students' Interpretation and Knowledge Structures in Quantum Mechanics.

  ORAL

  Jan. 29, 2017, 4:54 PM – Jan. 29, 2017, 5:06 PM

  Authors

  • Noah Finkelstein

    • University of Colorado Boulder

  • Jessica Hoehn

    • University of Colorado Boulder

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