Students retain conceptual knowledge longer than we think

In fact, it seems like student can retain concepts for months after the course ends.

Ideas for supporting Black women physicists

Fewer than 100 Black women have PhDs in physics. Something needs to change.

Looking at individual semesters doesn’t tell the full story.

Probably what you expect. Brainy white men in a lab.

Despite producing more innovative work, women and scholars of color are recognized less for that work.

Achievement gaps do decrease for active learning classes, but the amount of active learning matters.

First-gen and low-income Asian/white students fare better than racially underrepresented students.

Yes. However, students may also do worse due to taking the test outside of the classroom.

The percentage grading scale can lead to more students failing and over-count low grades.

Solution videos can help students learn but they may become overconfident in their abilities.