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most citedSustaining Educational Reforms in Introductory Physics

92 citations · 564 across the 38 of their papers we have counts for

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42 papers

physics.ed-ph2026

Measuring student understanding in quantum computing: Development and validation of the Quantum Computing Conceptual Survey

Josephine C. Meyer, Molly Griston, Gina Passante +2

Research-based assessments (RBAs) have proven to be valuable tools in PER, supporting both instructional reform and foundational research. In the rapidly-growing field of Quantum I…

physics.ed-ph2026

Computer-generated QIS tutorial feedback is valued by students, but does not replicate in-class collaboration

Josephine C. Meyer, Steven J. Pollock, Bethany R. Wilcox +1

PER has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of small-group tutorials in helping students develop conceptual understanding and fluency, but instructor uptake is limited by r…

physics.ed-ph2026

Can a CNOT Gate Affect the Control Qubit? Student Resources for Understanding CNOT and Entanglement

Jonan-Rohi S. Plueger, Bethany R. Wilcox, Steven J. Pollock +1

The Controlled-Not (CNOT) gate is essential to algorithms in quantum computing for its ability to entangle qubits. As such, it is important to understand how students learning quan…

physics.ed-ph2026

Assessing student learning in quantum computing: Lessons from developing a test item on phase kickback

Josephine C. Meyer, Steven J. Pollock, Bethany R. Wilcox +1

A major challenge for quantum workforce development is the need to both understand and reliably assess student learning of quantum information science (QIS) fundamentals. Yet stude…

physics.ed-ph2023★ 29 cited

Introductory quantum information science coursework at US institutions: Content coverage

Josephine C. Meyer, Gina Passante, Steven J. Pollock +1

Despite rapid growth of quantum information science and engineering (QIS/QISE) workforce development initiatives, perceived lack of agreement among faculty on core content has made…

physics.ed-ph2023★ 17 cited

How media hype affects our physics teaching: A case study on quantum computing

Josephine C. Meyer, Gina Passante, Steven J. Pollock +1

Popular media is an unspoken yet ever-present element of the physics landscape and a tool we can utilize in our teaching. It is also well-understood that students enter the physics…