Investigating student understanding in intermediate mechanics: Identifying the need for a tutorial approach to instruction

Ambrose, Bradley S.

doi:doi:10.1119/1.1648684

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American Journal of Physics -- April 2004 -- Volume 72, Issue 4, pp. 453

Investigating student understanding in intermediate mechanics: Identifying the need for a tutorial approach to instruction

Bradley S. Ambrose

Department of Physics, 125 Padnos Hall, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan 49401

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The conceptual understanding and reasoning skills of advanced undergraduates as they make the transition from a traditional sequence in introductory calculus-based physics to their first course in upper-level mechanics are probed. The results thus far are consistent with findings from other investigations in upper-division courses, which indicate that persistent difficulties with fundamental concepts can hinder meaningful learning of advanced topics. To address this problem, the tutorial approach developed at the University of Washington has been adapted and incorporated into the intermediate mechanics course at Grand Valley State University. This modification has produced promising results. © 2004 American Association of Physics Teachers.