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Newtonian Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research: nTIPERs, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (January 5, 2011) © 2012

  • C J Hieggelke
  • Steve Kanim
  • David P. Maloney
  • Thomas L. O'Kuma
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A supplementary workbook containing conceptual exercises in eleven different formats developing students’ reasoning about physics and leading them to more effective quantitative problem solving.

  • Eleven different types of task each addressing a different educational need. These tasks include:
    • Ranking Tasks
    • Comparison Tasks
    • Qualitative Reasoning Tasks
    • Linked Multiple Choice Tasks
    • Conflicting Contention Tasks
    • Changing Representation Tasks
    • Bar Chart Tasks
    • What if anything is wrong Tasks
    • Troubleshooting Tasks
    • Predict and Explain Tasks
    • Working Backwards Tasks
  • Useful in either the algebra or calculus based intro physics course
  • Connects concepts to the mathematical formalism of physics
  • Targets the important concepts and reasoning skills in physics
  • Flexible — Instructors can assign any or all of the tasks
  • Built on principles of PER (Physics Education Research)

nT1 Preliminaries

A Density

B Proportions and Scaling

nT2 Vectors Table of Contents

A Basic Vector Properties

B Adding Vectors

C Subtracting Vectors

D Vector Components

E Products of Vectors

nT3 Motion in One Dimension

A Motion Graphs in One Dimension

B Average Velocity

C Instantaneous Velocity

D Average Acceleration

E Instantaneous Acceleration

F Velocity Graphs

G Position Graphs

nT4 Motion in Two Dimensions

A Position in Two Dimensions

B Velocity in Two Dimensions

C Acceleration in Two Dimensions

D Circular Motion

E Projectile Motion

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