Identifying and Addressing Mathematical Difficulties in Introductory Physics Courses

识别和解决物理入门课程中的数学难题

• 批准号: 1504986
• 负责人: David Meltzer
• 金额: $ 25万
• 依托单位: Arizona State University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2015
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2015-09-01 至 2019-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1504986&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Identifying; Addressing; Mathematical; Difficulties; Introductory

The project is a systematic effort to identify and address mathematics-related learning issues in introductory physics courses. The courses include algebra- and calculus-based general physics. The model emphasizes small-group, active student problem-solving using research-based curricular materials, in which students express and reflect on their thinking verbally and in writing. The project is to establish a basis for the design and development of new strategies for improving student engagement in introductory physics, which it is hoped will improve student retention in physics. Project findings and products contribute substantially to the body of research and of evidence-based instructional materials available for undergraduate physics courses. These will be a resource for other researchers and curriculum developers. The model incorporates identification and analysis of specific student mathematical difficulties. Use of the materials in targeted instruction will be followed by assessment of student learning. This analysis will be used to develop tightly focused instructional materials.

该项目是一个系统的努力，以确定和解决在介绍物理课程与数学有关的学习问题。课程包括代数和微积分基础的普通物理学。该模式强调小组，积极的学生解决问题，使用研究为基础的课程材料，学生表达和反思他们的思想口头和书面。 该项目旨在为设计和开发新的战略奠定基础，以提高学生对入门物理学的参与度，希望这将提高学生对物理学的保留率。 项目的研究结果和产品大大有助于研究和本科物理课程的循证教学材料的主体。 这些将成为其他研究人员和课程开发人员的资源。该模型包括识别和分析特定的学生数学困难。在有针对性的教学中使用这些材料之后，将对学生的学习进行评估。这一分析将用于开发重点突出的教学材料。