Where can I find fully worked problems videos for math and physics?

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The discussion centers on the desire for interactive math and physics instructional videos that allow viewers to engage with problems before seeing the solutions. The user expresses frustration with the lack of such content, noting that most available videos, like those from Khan Academy, typically provide only tutorials with minimal practice problems. The ideal format would present a problem for viewers to solve independently, followed by a detailed step-by-step explanation. The user is currently studying multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and classical and quantum physics, and appreciates the recommendation of PatrickJMT for similar content. The conversation highlights the importance of active problem-solving in the learning process, which is often overlooked in traditional instructional videos.
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Hello, I'm on a math and physics home study pilgrimmage and what I like the best are youtube-like videos where a physics or math problem is presented for you the viewer to work out while you pause the video, and then the presenter actually goes through the problem step by step. Like the guy at mathtutordvd.com, if anyone has seen him. He's great, but I've already gone through all his videos.

You'd think there would be a lot of these around, but actually there are not. The vast majority of instructional video's of, say, the Khan Academy type are simply tutorials on a given topic with perhaps a single worked problem as an example. What you don't get in many of these videos is a problem presented to you to work out first, or better yet a series of problems, and then a step by step explanation and full working through of the problem. Any references/links would be much appreciated.

Also, I wasn't sure where to post this so please move thread if in wrong section. I am not allowed to post in the education materials section for some reason.
 
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What topics do you want it to cover?
 
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micromass said:
What topics do you want it to cover?

It's not so much the topic as it is the format. I've included a couple example videos of what I'm talking about. Most instructional videos will give a tutorial on a subject/topic and will work you through perhaps only a single sample problem before moving on to the next topic, without giving you a chance to tackle a problem on your own before walking you through the solution. As we all know, the real learning comes from you doing a few problems yourself. This is what is missing from these you-tube like videos, and even the filmed class lectures.

But other than that, now I'm working mostly on multivariable calculus, linear algebra, DE's, classical and quantum physics.

Also, thanks for the PatrickJMT lead, DrummingAtom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ1QwS1IKgw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUkiV2yc5U
 
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