Implementing Peter Liljedahl's best practices in the calculus physics sequence.

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Abstract

Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics lists 14 best practices to improve student engagement and depth of learning in K-12 math classes. These recommendations have been adopted by some High School Physics instructors with positive impacts on students' engagement. In this talk we will discuss our implementation of Liljedahl's ideas in the 1st year calculus physics sequence, which resulted in the improvement of class engagement over past years and an improved sense of fairness in summative assessments.

Presenters

  • Martin Kamela

    Elon University

Authors

  • Martin Kamela

    Elon University

  • Kyle Altmann

    Elon University