Classifying introductory physics textbook problems based on math skill requirements

Many introductory, calculus-based physics sequences have prerequisite or corequisite math courses. Thus, we wanted to understand the extent to which the problems in a standard introductory calculus-based physics textbook require the skills learned in various math courses. Additionally, prior research reveals that quantitative literacy is important for the successful completion of standard problems in introductory physics courses. In this study, we developed a coding scheme to analyze physics problems and identify the skills required to solve them successfully. In this presentation, we will share the coding scheme, example problems, and our findings from one textbook.