Math is essential to solving physics problems. Does improving students’ math skills help them do better in physics?
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Author: Nick Young
I am a postdoc in education data science at the University of Michigan and the founder of PERbites. I'm interested in applying data science techniques to analyze educational datasets and improve higher education for all students
Maybe students can complete introductory physics and still have a positive view of physics
Traditional lecture courses leave students with more negative attitudes about physics when they finish the course than when they begin. Modeling Instruction may be different.
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What makes a physics problem similar to another: professors vs students
It may be obvious that physics professors and introductory students solve physics problems differently. However, how they differ may not be so obvious.
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Why choose physics over another science?
Physics and Chemistry are similar in terms of prerequisites, difficulty, and admission standards. So why do more women chose chemistry instead of physics?
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