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| Abstract Title: | Mathematical Reasoning in Algebra-Based Physics |
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| Abstract Type: | Community Connection |
| Abstract: | Introductory physics courses span a wide range of prerequisite mathematics courses and learning outcomes related to quantitative reasoning. Many instructors observe, and research supports this observation, that for students, "doing math" evokes a more formulaic response than it does for experts. This community connection focuses on bringing together instructors, including high school teachers, who teach at the introductory level to share out and discuss the mathematical reasoning in physics that is beneficial to students in the long term. Participants will be encouraged to discuss what works for their classrooms and share activities that help their students learn to reason mathematically in physics contexts, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding the mathematics that they are doing. The organizers will share an assessment instrument that is under development designed to measure changes to physics quantitative reasoning. Those that would like to attend but are not yet prepared to contribute materials are encouraged to join; we will end by pulling together a living resources document for all participants to take with them. |
| Session Time: | Community Connections 2 |
| Room: | Marina 2 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Charlotte Zimmerman University of Washington |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Suzanne White Brahmia, University of Washington Trevor I. Smith, Rowan University Alexis Olsho, United States Air Force Academy |
Parallel Session Information | |
| Format Description: | 10 min: Introductions, brief introduction of research related to mathematical reasoning. 20 min: Discussion around learning outcomes for introductory physics courses related to mathematical reasoning 20 min: Discussion of activities that promote mathematical reasoning in physics contexts. 10 min: Wrap up and contributions to living, shared resources document. |
