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Mechanics Cognitive Diagnostic: Testing Fine-Grained Learning Objectives in Introductory Physics
Vy Le, Jayson M. Nissen, Jason W. Morphew +2
Physics courses use research-based assessments (RBAs) such as the Force Concept Inventory (FCI), Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE), and Energy and Momentum Conceptual S…
Applying a STEM Ways of Thinking Framework for Student-generated Engineering Design-based Physics Problems
Ravishankar Chatta Subramaniam, Nikhil Borse, Winter Allen +4
This second paper in a multi-part series builds on the first, which introduced the Ways of Thinking for Engineering Design-based Physics (WoT4EDP) framework for STEM education in a…
Presenting a STEM Ways of Thinking Framework for Engineering Design-based Physics Problems
Ravishankar Chatta Subramaniam, Jason W. Morphew, Carina M. Rebello +1
Investigating students' thinking in classroom tasks, particularly in science and engineering, is essential for improving educational practices and advancing student learning. In th…
Investigating the Design-Science Connection in a multi-week Engineering Design (ED)-based introductory physics laboratory task
Ravishankar Chatta Subramaniam, Nikhil Borse, Amir Bralin +3
Reform documents advocate for innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning. A key innovation is the integration of science and engineering practices through Engine…
Applying Cognitive Diagnostic Models to Mechanics Concept Inventories
Vy Le, Jayson M. Nissen, Xiuxiu Tang +5
In physics education research, instructors and researchers often use research-based assessments (RBAs) to assess students' skills and knowledge. In this paper, we support the devel…