Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools Report of the Content Panel for Physics (2002) / Chapter Skim
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5. Changing Emphases in Physics and Their Impact on Advanced Physics Instruction
5. Changing Emphases in Physics and Their Impact on Advanced Physics Instruction
Pages 63-71
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The panel argues that these same tools have the potential to effect major changes in the nature of introductory physics instruction. The beginnings of those changes can be seen in the widespread use of computer-based and calculator-based data acquisition in introductory physics laboratory work.
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Accordingly, the panel makes the following recommendations: · Advanced high school physics curricula should, over a period of time, evolve to include more use of computer tools in ways that are effective in physics instruction. · Physics education researchers and others should continue to study the use of computers in introductory physics instruction (including advanced high school courses)
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address is listproc~listproc.appstate.edu, and postings must be made to tap-l~listserv.appstate.edu. · AP-PHYSICS is a list run by the College Board specializing in the teaching of AP Physics.
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Literature searches are now often done electronically. These developments have implications for the education of secondary school students currently engaged in the advanced study of physics.
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The panel recommends that CIT be used in the teaching of advanced high school physics to highlight current state-ofthe-art research, thereby encouraging young people to join the nation's scientific workforce. Future Uses of Car in Advanced Physics Programs There are a number of ways in which CIT poses challenges to be met in future advanced physics instruction.
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· What are the appropriate standards of student attainment and proficiency in the use of CIT that should be required of a student enrolled in a high-quality advanced physics course? · What is the appropriate use of the Web as a medium for delivering distance learning in an effort to provide advanced physics instruction to the broadest possible population of students that can benefit from such training?
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It therefore makes sense to examine the two dominant advanced physics programs to determine the extent to which they provide suitable training to students along interdisciplinary lines. The AP physics program appears to stick closely to the traditional curriculum that has been the hallmark of the field during the last 50 years.
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The panel, in agreement with the National Research Council's (NRC) NationalScienceEducationStandards(NSES)
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Certainly, it is desirable that any student undertaking the study of advanced physics in high school have met the NCTM standards before beginning that course. It should also be noted that high school physics courses in general, and advanced physics courses in particular, help students solidify their knowledge and skills in mathematics.
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