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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.
Did i do something to upset my teacher?
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Help - Ideas for Making a Lesson on Universal Gravitation Interesting?
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Mathematics software/advanced calculators and the learning of mathematics.
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What is the average cost per hour for a professional physics tutor?
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Not The Substitute Physics Teacher You Want Teaching Your Students
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Teaching english the summer between grad and undergrad.
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Are NCAA Tutor Wages Regulated by the NCAA or Individual Universities?
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What is the effectiveness of a lecture-based teaching format?
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Why does it take longer to teach algebra than calculus in the K-12 system?
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Anyone attending AAPT Orlando (Jan 4-7)?
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Online education revolution needs fixing
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How much should I charge for physics tutoring?
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Could Games be the Most Effective Strategy of Learning Physics?
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On the teaching of introductory physics
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Tutoring Difficult Student in Real Analysis
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Good movie clips for teaching concepts?
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MHB Technology in Exams: Accessibility & Accuracy Considerations
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Calling all physics teachers: interesting kinematics lessons?
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How Can a Physics Tutor Improve Student Success with Limited Resources?
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How to teach the origin of science - Thales
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Do University Physics Departments allow EE Ph.D.'s to teach Physics?
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Can a professor teach at more than one university?
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MHB The relation between well-understanding and teaching
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Is it time for a revolution in engineering textbooks?
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Do exams truly measure intelligence?
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Improve Scientific Literacy: Assignments & Ideas That Worked
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Help preparing to teach HS physics
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Is tutoring the right job for me?
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Should calculus be taught in high school?
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How can I be a successful TA for the first time?
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Connecting with Fellow Science Educators at AAPT Portland
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A short word for acceleration (pedagogy)
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Cool Math/Physics Lessons For 7th and 8th Graders?
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Do we do informal assessment in Physics Classroom?
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Uncover a little or cover a lot?
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Teaching a high school graduate physics
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How teachers and tutors use forum posts?
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Is math taught in the order in which it was discovered?
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TA Refuses to Give Out 100%s on Lab Reports: Analyzing Pros & Cons
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Using multimedia in teaching physics
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Teaching Fractals to Ninth Graders
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Rough OoM Estimate for Number of HW Problems Assigned
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How Can Undergrads Transition to Reading Academic Papers in Physics?
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Optics Experiences for High School Honors Class - Advice Needed
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University Format over the centuries
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How Can Teacher Education Programs Improve STEM Teaching?
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Want to become a teacher, where to start?
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Mathematics education in schools
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Teaching yourself, is it really possible?
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MHB Addressing Discalculia in Math Instruction: Tips and Strategies
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Why does it take so long to get to modern physics in US high school curriculum?
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MHB Interesting Blog Post for Math Teachers
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Louisiana Schools Teaching Creationism Vs Evolution
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Becoming a Physics teacher - degree path
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How can I incorporate physics jeopardy prompts into my teaching for forces?
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MHB Math and memorization conversation in education (from another thread)
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Just signed up to take my educator licensure exams
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Affordable Physics Labs: Teaching Forces & Friction with Everyday Items
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Pedagogy: story lines for introducing GR?
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Is Bill Nye the Science Guy's Wacky Persona Damaging Kids' Interest in Science?
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MHB Why do profs sometimes not answer the question?
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What Are the Best Funding Options for Students Interested in Robotics?
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MHB SE Maths - Teaching with Proofs: Expert Tips for Secondary Education
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Teachers giving as little information as possible
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Introducing Vectors: Motivating Examples to Make an Impact
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When should calculators be introduced to the curriculum?
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Worth paying the extra money and upgrading to Wolfram Alpha pro?
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Physics Major - Teaching Outlook?
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Is the focus on science and math limiting our children's education?
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Unlock the Power of Basis Vectors: Impactful Examples
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Can I Become a Competent Calculus II Tutor After Just Managing a B?
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Tutoring University Student for First Time
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AP Physics Reading: Connect With Other Students
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Discuss Math Education: Wolfram's Viewpoint
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Who is better? student or tutor?
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Historical Method in Teaching Physics
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Introducing African American Scientists to kids in Middle School- High School
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Selling Kids/Admin on HS Physics
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Physics journals accessible to undergrads
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Tennessee to teach the controversy
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Can student evaluations accurately measure the effectiveness of teaching?
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What online videos for physics would you recommend?
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How Do You Teach Kids Life Concepts Effectively?
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Dealing with Teaching Repetition: Tips & Tricks
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On Physics Education of the the 21st Century
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Offering Physics Lab Courses Online: Status, Methods, Pros, Cons
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Euclid's Elements at High School Level?
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Linear Transformations in Linear algebra
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Math teacher uses violent gruesome imagery in word problems
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Teaching Physics with Inquiry: Challenges & Solutions
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New Adjunct Math Professor at Community College
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Ideas for a 7-minute lesson plan (biology)
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What is the education system like in your country in general?
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My Philosophy Teacher: A Probabilistic Study of Science
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How do we alleviate the shortage of qualified physics teachers?
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New Teacher here, with inquiry-based curriculum
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Is the iPad textbook revolution really worth it?
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Math is, generally, poorly taught (Engineering student's perspective)
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Professors and teaching assignments
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Bottle Rocket Thrust for Elementary Numeracy?
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