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TA-designed vs. research-oriented problem solutions
Shih-Yin Lin, Chandralekha Singh, William Mamudi +2
In order to study graduate teaching assistants (TAs) beliefs and values about the design of instructor problem solutions, twenty-four TAs were provided with different solutions and…
Using Analogies to Learn Introductory Physics
Shih-Yin Lin, Chandralekha Singh
Identifying the relevant physics principles is a central component of problem solving. A major goal of most introductory physics courses is to help students discern the deep simila…
Improving Students' Understanding of Quantum Measurement
Guangtian Zhu, Chandralekha Singh
We describe the difficulties advanced undergraduate and graduate students have with quantum measurement. To reduce these difficulties, we have developed research-based learning too…
Improving Students' Understanding of Quantum Mechanics by Using Peer Instruction Tools
Chandralekha Singh, Guangtian Zhu
Quantum mechanics is a challenging subject, even for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Here, we discuss the development and evaluation of research-based concept tests f…
Students' Difficulties with Equations involving Circuit Elements
Jing Li, Chandralekha Singh
We discuss an investigation exploring students' difficulties with equations involving resistance, capacitance and inductance. We find that introductory physics students have great…
Developing a Magnetism Conceptual Survey and Assessing Gender Differences in Student Understanding of Magnetism
Jing Li, Chandralekha Singh
We discuss the development of a research-based conceptual multiple-choice survey related to magnetism. We also discuss the use of the survey to investigate gender differences in st…
Should Students be Provided Diagrams or Asked to Draw Them While Solving Introductory Physics Problems?
Alex Maries, Chandralekha Singh
Drawing appropriate diagrams is a useful problem solving heuristic that can transform a given problem into a representation that is easier to exploit for solving it. A major focus…
Probing Student Understanding With Alternative Questioning Strategies
Jeffrey M. Hawkins, Brian W. Frank, John R. Thompson +2
Common research tasks ask students to identify a correct answer and justify their answer choice. We propose expanding the array of research tasks to access different knowledge that…
Fluctuations in Student Understanding of Newton's 3rd Law
Jessica W. Clark, Eleanor C. Sayre, Scott V. Franklin
We present data from a between-student study on student response to questions on Newton's Third Law given throughout the academic year. The study, conducted at Rochester Institute…
Introducing students to the culture of physics: Explicating elements of the hidden curriculum
Edward F. Redish
When we teach physics to prospective scientists and engineers we are teaching more than the "facts" of physics - more, even, than the methods and concepts of physics. We are introd…