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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.

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Selling Kids/Admin on HS Physics

mishima
May 3, 2012 · Replies 3 · May 7, 2012

Replies: 3

Physics journals accessible to undergrads

Useful nucleus
Apr 30, 2012 · Replies 2 · Apr 30, 2012

Replies: 2

Tennessee to teach the controversy

SixNein
Mar 22, 2012 · Replies 164 · Apr 25, 2012

6

Replies: 164

Can student evaluations accurately measure the effectiveness of teaching?

Borek
Jun 25, 2010 · Replies 44 · Apr 25, 2012

2

Replies: 44

What online videos for physics would you recommend?

XwakeriderX
Apr 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 22, 2012

Replies: 2

How Do You Teach Kids Life Concepts Effectively?

LightbulbSun
Jan 1, 2008 · Replies 24 · Apr 11, 2012

Replies: 24

Dealing with Teaching Repetition: Tips & Tricks

flemmyd
Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 23, 2012

Replies: 2

On Physics Education of the the 21st Century

curiousphoton
Mar 31, 2010 · Replies 19 · Mar 19, 2012

Replies: 19

Offering Physics Lab Courses Online: Status, Methods, Pros, Cons

JazzFusion
Jun 4, 2010 · Replies 13 · Mar 12, 2012

Replies: 13

Euclid's Elements at High School Level?

Geremia
Apr 3, 2009 · Replies 9 · Mar 10, 2012

Replies: 9

Linear Transformations in Linear algebra

matqkks
Feb 3, 2012 · Replies 5 · Mar 10, 2012

Replies: 5

Math teacher uses violent gruesome imagery in word problems

fourier jr
Mar 4, 2012 · Replies 5 · Mar 5, 2012

Replies: 5

Teaching Physics with Inquiry: Challenges & Solutions

element08824
Feb 1, 2012 · Replies 20 · Mar 2, 2012

Replies: 20

New Adjunct Math Professor at Community College

puzzlelover1
Jan 16, 2012 · Replies 31 · Mar 1, 2012

2

Replies: 31

Ideas for a 7-minute lesson plan (biology)

Hester Prynne
Feb 3, 2012 · Replies 2 · Feb 7, 2012

Replies: 2

What is the education system like in your country in general?

Jacky817
Aug 14, 2010 · Replies 2 · Feb 4, 2012

Replies: 2

My Philosophy Teacher: A Probabilistic Study of Science

mechanics_boy
Jan 25, 2012 · Replies 128 · Feb 3, 2012

5

Replies: 128

How do we alleviate the shortage of qualified physics teachers?

marcusesses
Jan 20, 2010 · Replies 50 · Feb 1, 2012

2

Replies: 50

New Teacher here, with inquiry-based curriculum

NewChemTeache
Jun 25, 2011 · Replies 11 · Feb 1, 2012

Replies: 11

Is the iPad textbook revolution really worth it?

Greg Bernhardt
Jan 23, 2012 · Replies 30 · Jan 29, 2012

2

Replies: 30

Math is, generally, poorly taught (Engineering student's perspective)

Elbobo
Dec 13, 2011 · Replies 26 · Jan 29, 2012

Replies: 26

Professors and teaching assignments

nlsherrill
Jan 4, 2012 · Replies 4 · Jan 15, 2012

Replies: 4

Bottle Rocket Thrust for Elementary Numeracy?

narrator
Jan 2, 2012 · Replies 7 · Jan 2, 2012

Replies: 7

Why Can't Math Teaching Be More Like Computer Science?

Strill
Oct 21, 2011 · Replies 25 · Jan 2, 2012

Replies: 25

Hardest Physics Professor/Teacher you had and why?

xdrgnh
Jan 1, 2012 · Replies 6 · Jan 2, 2012

Replies: 6

What It's Like Being a Physics Tutor: An Inside Look

Jack21222
Sep 13, 2011 · Replies 36 · Jan 1, 2012

2

Replies: 36

How to react when students doubt the validity of scientific theories

Jamie Kern
Dec 19, 2011 · Replies 9 · Dec 30, 2011

Replies: 9

Masters degree for Physics teaching

DrewD
Dec 26, 2011 · Replies 5 · Dec 29, 2011

Replies: 5

Praxis II Physics: Experiences and Advice for High School Teachers

mishima
Dec 27, 2010 · Replies 2 · Dec 27, 2011

Replies: 2

Get Math Tutor: Calculus Prep for High School Students

TheKracken
Dec 18, 2011 · Replies 4 · Dec 19, 2011

Replies: 4

Why don't universities start more of their own open access journals?

gravenewworld
Dec 6, 2011 · Replies 3 · Dec 14, 2011

Replies: 3

Required Essay In Physics Classes

ZapperZ
Oct 16, 2010 · Replies 3 · Dec 8, 2011

Replies: 3

Would this be a good physics final

xdrgnh
Dec 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · Dec 1, 2011

Replies: 2

Tutoring: teach to the test, or for life?

Studentyguy
Nov 29, 2011 · Replies 6 · Dec 1, 2011

Replies: 6

How to deal with a teacher who doesn't even teach why things work?

ode_to_joy
Nov 11, 2011 · Replies 36 · Dec 1, 2011

2

Replies: 36

Why do profs give exams like this?

gravenewworld
Nov 21, 2011 · Replies 31 · Nov 23, 2011

2

Replies: 31

Male learning styles - a teacher's perspective

narrator
Nov 11, 2011 · Replies 28 · Nov 23, 2011

Replies: 28

Examining Grade Inflation in High School: My Daughter's Experience

hotvette
Oct 5, 2010 · Replies 50 · Nov 22, 2011

2

Replies: 50

Effective Alternatives to Using 'BUT' in Scientific Writing

exponent137
Oct 23, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 22, 2011

Replies: 5

How can I make something like determinants tangible? Are there real

matqkks
Jun 10, 2011 · Replies 5 · Nov 20, 2011

Replies: 5

Software to demonstrate addition of SHO's

issacnewton
Nov 14, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 15, 2011

Replies: 2

Teaching Math/Science to Different Thinking People

thegreenlaser
Feb 26, 2011 · Replies 13 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 13

Pre-Tests for Algebra & Problem-Solving in College Physics

Andy Resnick
Apr 30, 2011 · Replies 10 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 10

How Can We Make Learning Fun?

Willowz
Jul 29, 2011 · Replies 6 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 6

Do Professors read their own ratemyprofessor.com comments?

osnarf
Jun 9, 2011 · Replies 19 · Oct 31, 2011

Replies: 19

At what age should mathematical proofs be taught to students

pentazoid
Feb 24, 2009 · Replies 43 · Oct 28, 2011

2

Replies: 43

Toughest Exam Question: What Is the Best Way to Study?

rhody
Oct 26, 2011 · Replies 2 · Oct 26, 2011

Replies: 2

Unravelling the Magic Behind "Spherical Cow"

Andy Resnick
Oct 14, 2011 · Replies 15 · Oct 20, 2011

Replies: 15

How/where to start to teach someone MATH from SCRATCH?

nonequilibrium
Oct 5, 2011 · Replies 5 · Oct 19, 2011

Replies: 5

Finding Happiness Through Stories: Non-Self Help Books to Lift Your Spirits

KingNothing
Oct 12, 2011 · Replies 5 · Oct 13, 2011

Replies: 5

Becoming a Math Tutor: Is My Plan a Good One?

davie08
Oct 8, 2011 · Replies 2 · Oct 9, 2011

Replies: 2

Most unprofessional math teacher you'd ever had?

Jurrasic
Sep 18, 2011 · Replies 30 · Oct 9, 2011

2

Replies: 30

Modern Physics Laboratory establishment help

msaleh87
Sep 22, 2011 · Replies 6 · Oct 7, 2011

Replies: 6

New math of the 70-ies. Yikes, or nostalgy ?

vanesch
Jun 8, 2011 · Replies 37 · Sep 11, 2011

2

Replies: 37

Teaching Math to 10th Graders: Creative Ideas and Puzzles

jobsism
Sep 4, 2011 · Replies 15 · Sep 7, 2011

Replies: 15

Is Online Learning Effective for Teaching Math?

adamdecker071
May 21, 2011 · Replies 3 · Aug 31, 2011

Replies: 3

Can Statistics and Probability Be Made Engaging for 18-Year-Olds?

matqkks
Aug 25, 2010 · Replies 2 · Aug 25, 2011

Replies: 2

Reasonable assignments from Giancoli for high school physics

matermultorum
Aug 24, 2011 · Replies 3 · Aug 25, 2011

Replies: 3

Active Teachers and PhD Programs in Physics Education

Birkeland
May 5, 2011 · Replies 11 · Aug 22, 2011

Replies: 11

Gift ideas for my mom who is a physics teacher.

ningrim
Oct 16, 2010 · Replies 8 · Aug 22, 2011

Replies: 8

Resources for Physics Lab Sessions

kthouz
Aug 20, 2011 · Replies 2 · Aug 21, 2011

Replies: 2

Thoughts on these ideas to improve education?

clope023
Jun 21, 2011 · Replies 3 · Aug 18, 2011

Replies: 3

Engaging in researchwork in Astronomy

amalmirando
Jun 26, 2011 · Replies 3 · Aug 17, 2011

Replies: 3

Why do professors have to teach?

flyingpig
Aug 15, 2011 · Replies 18 · Aug 17, 2011

Replies: 18

Favorite Teacher: Share Your Story & Experiences

sourlemon
Aug 8, 2011 · Replies 20 · Aug 16, 2011

Replies: 20

What's the secret behind a medical school 'triumvirate'?

micromass
Aug 7, 2011 · Replies 21 · Aug 11, 2011

Replies: 21

Should Teachers Use Harsh Language to Motivate Students?

Math Is Hard
Aug 7, 2011 · Replies 19 · Aug 10, 2011

Replies: 19

Interview after I already start teaching the class?

Pengwuino
Aug 5, 2011 · Replies 8 · Aug 5, 2011

Replies: 8

How do you become a HS teacher in Europe?

Pengwuino
Jul 22, 2011 · Replies 16 · Jul 22, 2011

Replies: 16

Teaching in college with a Master's

qc_sis
Jun 22, 2011 · Replies 14 · Jul 22, 2011

Replies: 14

Reasonable rate for trig/calc tutoring for college bounders?

SELFMADE
May 9, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 3

Major Project Ideas (Brain Storming)

JohnielWhite
May 1, 2011 · Replies 7 · May 8, 2011

Replies: 7

Mean Physics Teacher: Is This Fair?

kraphysics
Apr 26, 2011 · Replies 39 · Apr 29, 2011

2

Replies: 39

How Can Concept Maps Enhance Understanding in Advanced Mathematics?

sponsoredwalk
Apr 26, 2011 · Replies 5 · Apr 27, 2011

Replies: 5

Can Anyone Recommend Resources for Teaching QP to Incarcerated Students?

SteveM19
Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 11 · Apr 19, 2011

Replies: 11

Download free physics resources?

mikelepore
Jan 17, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 4

Teaching Conic Sections: Tips & Strategies

kathrynag
Mar 30, 2011 · Replies 23 · Apr 7, 2011

Replies: 23

Can I offer bonus opportunities without being unfair to high-scoring students?

Gamma
Apr 6, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2011

Replies: 2

Teachers: Easy College - What Do You Think?

Andy Resnick
Mar 13, 2011 · Replies 40 · Mar 30, 2011

2

Replies: 40

Why do we keep ppl who should be in wards teaching and managin at our schools ?

DanP
Mar 1, 2011 · Replies 22 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 22

Instructor doesn't know the answer to his own exam

RichardParker
Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 19 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 19

Students Stand and Deliver for Teacher

Ivan Seeking
Mar 5, 2010 · Replies 2 · Mar 5, 2011

Replies: 2

What should college be for students?

Pengwuino
Feb 28, 2011 · Replies 9 · Mar 4, 2011

Replies: 9

How do I introduce my kid to addition and subtraction?

palmer_stone
Jan 3, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 25, 2011

Replies: 6

Measurement Club: Create Experiences with Physics at College

Nuha Abuzaid
Feb 16, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 17, 2011

Replies: 6

Is Creationism Still Being Taught in Public Schools?

qspeechc
Feb 8, 2011 · Replies 55 · Feb 10, 2011

2

Replies: 55

Teaching to non-college-bound class

ks_physicist
Sep 21, 2008 · Replies 15 · Jan 4, 2011

Replies: 15

The Bologna Process: An Overview

Astronuc
Jan 1, 2010 · Replies 2 · Jan 1, 2011

Replies: 2

Mathematical uses of the preposition of

SkyWatcher
Dec 19, 2010 · Replies 6 · Dec 24, 2010

Replies: 6

Visual-Spatial Learners: Picture Thinking Process

JDS
Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 26 · Dec 21, 2010

Replies: 26

A Mathematician's Lament: An essay on mathematics education

morphism
Nov 14, 2009 · Replies 80 · Dec 9, 2010

3

Replies: 80

How can I help a student achieve an A in my college physics course?

Gamma
Dec 8, 2010 · Replies 4 · Dec 9, 2010

Replies: 4

On-line vs. written homework assignments

luriol
Nov 15, 2010 · Replies 20 · Nov 21, 2010

Replies: 20

Making online forum posts necessary - is this a good idea?

kk727
Oct 28, 2010 · Replies 13 · Nov 10, 2010

Replies: 13

Why, oh why, don't many physics programs EDUCATE?

Geremia
Apr 27, 2010 · Replies 128 · Nov 8, 2010

5

Replies: 128

Discovering My Child's Lack of Physics Education: A Frustrating Reality

Mike_In_Plano
Sep 20, 2010 · Replies 63 · Nov 7, 2010

3

Replies: 63

Which branch of physics is best to choose

rayman123
Nov 6, 2010 · Replies 4 · Nov 6, 2010

Replies: 4

College physics: Labs vs. Recitations?

Pengwuino
Sep 24, 2010 · Replies 19 · Nov 2, 2010

Replies: 19

Why is diagonalisation important in understanding linear maps?

matqkks
Oct 20, 2010 · Replies 2 · Oct 28, 2010

Replies: 2

Does anyone know of any good reliable online tutors

Kev1n
Oct 28, 2009 · Replies 2 · Oct 28, 2010

Replies: 2

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