Thinking in Physics

<p>I<strong> The Research Base for Thinking in Physics 1 </strong></p> <p> 1 The Development of Thinking in Physics 2</p> <p> 2 Evidence for the Effectiveness of Thinking in Physics 11</p> <p> 3 Gender Effects 17</p> <p>II<strong> The TIP Curriculum 25 </strong></p> <p> 4 Student Population, Institutional Constraints, and the TIP Classroom26</p> <p> 5 Introducing Students to Thinking in Physics 29</p> <p> 6 TIP Course Structure 37</p> <p> 7 TIP at Chicago State University by Mel Sabella 47</p> <p>III<strong> TIP Materials 51 </strong></p> <p> 8 Connecting the Dots 52</p> <p> 9 Reading Tests 56</p> <p> 10 Clicker Questions 71</p> <p> 11 Problem Solving Worksheets 118</p> <p> 12 Labs and Lab Concept Quizzes 122</p> <p> 13 Quizzes and Tests 185</p> <p>Appendix 1: Lawson Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning Ability 195</p> <p>Appendix 2: A Guide to Learning Physics 203</p> <p> Appendix 3: PowerPoint Slides for the First Week 211</p> <p> Appendix 4: Syllabus and Schedule 217</p> <p> Appendix 5: Seating Chart 221</p> <p>References 222</p> <p>Credits 223</p>