98 citations · 212 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
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physics.ed-ph2010★ 98 cited
The Design and Validation of the Quantum Mechanics Conceptual Survey
S. B. McKagan, K. K. Perkins, C. E. Wieman
The Quantum Mechanics Conceptual Survey (QMCS) is a 12-question survey of students' conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics. It is intended to be used to measure the relative…
physics.ed-ph2008★ 44 cited
A Deeper Look at Student Learning of Quantum Mechanics: the Case of Tunneling
S. B. McKagan, K. K. Perkins, C. E. Wieman
We report on a large-scale study of student learning of quantum tunneling in 4 traditional and 4 transformed modern physics courses. In the transformed courses, which were designed…
physics.ed-ph2007★ 70 cited
A Research-Based Curriculum for Teaching the Photoelectric Effect
S. B. McKagan, W. Handley, K. K. Perkins +1
Physics faculty consider the photoelectric effect important, but many erroneously believe it is easy for students to understand. We have developed curriculum on this topic includin…