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For science and math teachers, professors, instructors, tutors to discuss pedagogy, technology, teaching methods, lesson ideas, class management. Find advice on how to best prepare your students for success.
RLC Circuit lab equipment problem
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Physics Outreach: Experiments & Equipment Ideas
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AAPT 2017 Summer Meeting-Cincinnati, OH (Jul 22-26, 2017)
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Advice on milligram/centigram precision scale
  • Jenny Physics
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When did QM become standard Curriculum
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Sign dilemma with coefficients of friction
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Advice sought for a first time tutor
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Suggestions about a book on managing research projects
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Redesigning Mathematics Curriculum, thoughts?
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Can Virtual Labs Effectively Enhance College Physics Learning?
  • Neandethal00
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Teaching Calculus, exercises: just hints or worked out?
  • haushofer
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Sig figs - How strict to be as a grader?
  • Derrick Palmiter
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How can technology enhance the learning process in STEM classrooms?
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Insights Blaming Government for Teacher and Scientist Failures in Integrity - Comments
  • Dr. Courtney
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Tips on applications of matrices
  • Kontilera
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Entertaining and fun books about mathematics for liberal arts student
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Introducing Physics First: Algebra and Trigonometry Qualifications Required
  • symbolipoint
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Can You Master Orbital Motion in This Physics-Based Space Game?
  • tony873004
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Private tutoring - what tools / resources do you use?
  • cubozoan
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Students failing their first course of Algebra
  • symbolipoint
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What is missing from a general physics course?
  • Hlud
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Saving my pennies for Chronos 1.4 High-speed Camera
  • Andy Resnick
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Mathematicians that also were good teachers?
  • jonjacson
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Where can I find advanced E&M videos on the level of Griffiths?
  • FallenApple
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Introducing SHM to high school students
  • Mayan Fung
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Foucault Pendulum: How important is release mechanism?
  • whitsona
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Symmetries of graphs and roots of equations
  • Stephen Tashi
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Oct 28-29 Wisconsin WAPT (Jim Gates Plenary)
  • robphy
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Can Portal Effectively Teach Physics Concepts in the Classroom?
  • Dopplershift
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Amplitude and Energy: A Simple Explanation
  • DaydreamNation
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Article in "The physics teacher" "Only two forms of energy"
  • ZeroGravity
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Acceleration at maximum displacement
  • kuruman
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Why Does Maximum Diffraction Occur When Gap Size is Comparable to Wavelength?
  • Fixxxer
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Quiz Generator for Adaptive Learning - Khan Academy Alternative
  • zoombag
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Video about pressure in kinetic theory
  • FranzDiCoccio
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Better way of holding candle at an angle
  • Jenny Physics
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How can dynamic equilibrium be best explained to students?
  • Farmer Astronaut
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Where can I buy sets of small weights/masses?
  • juanitopapito
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Teaching particle physics in basic education
  • Arthur Lopes
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Explaining the Sine Formula to Acoustics Students
  • DaydreamNation
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Do AP Classes adequately prepare students for college?
  • Mirero
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Is The Math Myth by Andrew Hacker Worth the Debate?
  • Khatti
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Anyone Still Use Ticker Tape for Measuring Free Fall?
  • bigjohn45
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The World’s Largest Vacuum Chamber Settles an Old Question
  • Physics Footnotes
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Is Learning from Multiple Sources More Effective Than Re-reading?
  • ohannuks
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Frustrated by how physics is generally explained/taught
  • burakumin
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Licensing of data from a published paper
  • Dr. Courtney
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Educational app for graphing position, velocity, and accel
  • bcrowell
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Anyone attending AAPT Sacramento? MAA MathFest Columbus?
  • robphy
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Demand for Physics or Earth/chem HS
  • DanCash
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Rube Goldberg Lab: Teachers Experiences & Parameters Set
  • fishspawned
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Study Tips (For multiple conditions) -- Mech Engineer Studies
  • Michael24
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Preparing for Physics Praxis 5265 Exam: Tips & Advice
  • JFS321
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How Can I Effectively Grade Participation in a 12-Day Summer School Math Class?
  • JasMath33
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Looking for 8.01X problem sets - Can anyone help?
  • jebjed
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Teaching statistics before calculus?
  • Greg Bernhardt
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"Physics of Pinball" curriculum ideas
  • Bhend449
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Are AP Physics 1 FRQ's appropriate for First Year Student
  • Diaz Lilahk
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Can physics explain the X craze?
  • houlahound
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My role as a teacher in higher education: feeling useless
  • spero14159
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A few Quick questions about improving physics education
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Came up with a problem that I can't solve
  • guv
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Drop in persistence: evidence or explanations in Calif. CC?
  • bcrowell
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General science resources for a 7th grade level
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Can anyone tell me what this is?
  • Sean D Mcandrews
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Why are complex numbers represented on a plane?
  • Destroxia
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Solving the Movement of a Cart with a Man on Top
  • wrobel
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What Type of Force Exists in a Covalent Bond?
  • scitchr
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Solving the Hula-hoop Problem: Can it be Done?
  • wrobel
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Car Battery Safety in Lab: Risk Assessment
  • Gamma
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How Can I Divert My Students' Focus from Social Media?
  • MATS309TrinaC
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A brief history of physics education in the United States
  • ZapperZ
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Q: community colleges that offer baccalaureate degrees
  • Andy Resnick
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Student in need of advice on sleep schedule
  • victorhugo
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"The Math Myth and Other STEM Delusions"
  • Andy Resnick
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Ideas for a fun mini-design competition (for an ASME meeting)
  • ehilge
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Calculus Substitution Rule Alternative Method
  • eurythmistan
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Teach Astronomy in First semester or Second?
  • JDHalfrack
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Why Doesn't Adding Speeds Work in This Physics Problem?
  • Joe90
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Teaching Newton's Second Law: Fun and Interactive Lesson Ideas for an Interview
  • maximus123
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Physics field and career in lasers
  • alexmen
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Middle School teacher: battery storage
  • LK5
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AP Physics & Greenhouse: Electrical & Thermodynamics Solutions
  • jmgood
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Elements of truth - Moseley, Bohr, recognition and teaching.
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A poem that my substitute english teacher made me write
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Instructions for Video Analysis Projects
  • AWong
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Olympiad-Type Math Problems: Is Coaching Necessary?
  • tgt
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How the U.S. Stacks Up in Math, Reading, & Science
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Is This the Key/Secret to Learning Math?
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Create educational tools to explain mechanisms & vibrations
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Teaching about infinitesimals and integration
  • bcrowell
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Online teaching courses for languages?
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UK Academic Cheating: 3 Times Articles & Your Reactions
  • epenguin
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Teaching High School and Pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics: Is It Possible?
  • Dopplershift
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What is the purpose of summer vacations from public school?
  • bluemoonKY
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Multimeters with Easy to Change Fuses (Like Metrix MX 24B)
  • tzonehunter
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How can developing countries attract quality teachers from developed countries?
  • Alpharup
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Meet STEM Educators | Get a Shout Out from the Experts
  • Greg Bernhardt
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Expunging Myths from The Classrooom
  • anorlunda
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Classroom demonstrations for younger students
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