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Highlights: a set a group work activities to help students build physical intuition by learning to read the physics in graphs

Abstract: Graphs are a mathematical representation that builds on visual recognition to create a bridge between words and equations. If graphs are used appropriately, they can be a powerful tool in helping students learn to build the blend between physical concepts and mathematical symbology to develop their physical intuition and ability to think with math. This unit contains 6 group learning activities appropriate for a recitation or a large lecture class that permits students to work together

Resource Types: In-class activity

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Edward Redish (he/him)

University of Maryland, College Park

NEXUS Physics

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Classical Mechanics > Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Work and Energy

Electricity & Magnetism > DC Circuits, Electric Fields and Potential

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