Research Setting and Methods
Research Setting and Methods
Introductory calculus-based university physics course:
- Lecture: 3 hours a week
- Lab: 3 hours a week
- Recitation: 1 hour a week
- Traditional TA-led recitations or
- McDermott-style tutorials
Research Methods:
- Individual interviews allow deeper probing of student understanding.
- Written tests give better understanding of statistical distribution of difficulties:
- Pretests
- Exam questions
- Specially designed diagnostic tests