Lecture courses have been extensively studied but lab courses have not been. Are students developing the beliefs we would expect them to in lab courses?
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What do students think will happen to the universe?
Students learn astronomy informally through various forms of media. How does this inform their ideas about the fate of universe?
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Can Math Tutorials Improve Physics Grades?
Math is essential to solving physics problems. Does improving students’ math skills help them do better in physics?
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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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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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