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Who and what gets recognized in peer recognition Author(s): Meagan Sundstrom, L. N. Simpfendoerfer, Annie Tan, Ashley B. Heim, and N. G. HolmesThere is a difference in the nature of the gender bias in student nominations of strong physics peers betw …Substance-based and sequential reasoning about current: An example from a bulb-ranking task using a resources theoretical lens Author(s): Lauren C. Bauman, Trà Huỳnh, and Amy D. RobertsonPhysics students can use substance-based reasoning about current in simple circuits in ways that can provide a productive starting place for …Motivation and needs of informal physics practitioners Author(s): Shams El-Adawy, Alexandra C. Lau, Eleanor C. Sayre, and Claudia FracchiollaThe motivations and professional development needs of physicists who engage with the public, capturing the finding …Validation of two test anxiety scales for physics undergraduate courses through confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis Author(s): Agostino Cioffi, Silvia Galano, Raffaella Passeggia, and Italo TestaThis article presents two versions of a validated scale to measure physics test anxiety.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, ...Exploring gender differences in the Force Concept Inventory using a random effects meta-analysis of international studies Author(s): Purwoko Haryadi Santoso, Bayu Setiaji, Wahyudi, Johan Syahbrudin, Syamsul Bahri, Fathurrahman, A. Suci Rizky Ananda, and Yusuf SodhiqinMean Force Concept Inventory scores are higher for mal ...Beyond normalized gain: Improved comparison of physics educational outcomes Author(s): Elaine Christman, Paul Miller, and John StewartNormalized gain should not be used to compare conceptual inventory outcomes for institutions with different student populations.[Phys. Rev. Ph ...How to help students learn: An investigation of how in- and pre-service physics teachers respond to students’ explanations Author(s): Danijela Dodlek, Gorazd Planinsic, and Eugenia EtkinaPhysics teachers are adept at identifying student reasoning in explanations, but in responding they primarily focus on correcting reason ...Group dynamics in inquiry-based labs: Gender inequities and the efficacy of partner agreements Author(s): Matthew Dew, Emma Hunt, Viranga Perera, Jonathan Perry, Gregorio Ponti, and Andrew LoveridgeAn examination of gender equity in lab roles when using lab partner agreements.[Phys. Rev. Phys. ...Testing quantum reasoning: Developing, validating, and application of a questionnaire Author(s): Moritz Waitzmann, Ruediger Scholz, and Susanne WessnigkA validated inventory to test quantum reasoning relative to probability, superposition, and interference at the secondary school level ...Physics instructors’ knowledge and use of active learning has increased over the last decade but most still lecture too much Author(s): Melissa Dancy, Charles Henderson, Naneh Apkarian, Estrella Johnson, Marilyne Stains, Jeffrey R. Raker, and Alexandra LauA survey of physics instructors shows that self-reported knowledge an ...Changing person-environment fit among underrepresented undergraduate physics students: Successes from a small department Author(s): Ann Y. Kim, Vina Ton, and Daniel VegaThere are concrete things that faculty can do to create a welcoming and supportive environment within their physics department.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. R ...Evaluating IBM’s Watson natural language processing artificial intelligence as a short-answer categorization tool for physics education research Author(s): Jennifer Campbell, Katie Ansell, and Tim StelzerArtificial intelligence tools are not currently suitable for assessing individual student work, but can be used to summarize the level of a c ...Redesigning a first year physics lab course on the basis of the procedural and conceptual knowledge in science model Author(s): C. F. J. Pols and P. J. J. M. DekkersThe procedural and conceptual knowledge science model guides curriculum design and analysis of student engagement and understanding.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Ed ...Comment on “Examining the effect of counternarratives about physics on women’s physics career intentions” Author(s): M. B. Weissman and J. M. Robins[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 018001] Published Fri Mar 22, 2024Reply to “Comment on ‘Examining the effect of counternarratives about physics on women’s physics career intentions’ ” Author(s): Geoff Potvin, Zahra Hazari, Raina Khatri, Hemeng Cheng, T. Blake Head, Robynne M. Lock, Anne F. Kornahrens, Kathryne Sparks Woodle, Rebecca E. Vieyra, Beth A. Cunningham, Laird Kramer, and …Investigating introductory and advanced students’ difficulties with change in internal energy, work, and heat transfer using a validated instrument Author(s): Mary Jane Brundage, David E. Meltzer, and Chandralekha SinghEven upper-level physics students struggle with basic thermodynamics concepts related to internal energy, work, and heat transfer …Role of mentorship, career conceptualization, and leadership in developing women’s physics identity and belonging Author(s): Jessica L. Rosenberg, Nancy Holincheck, Kathryn Fernández, Benjamin W. Dreyfus, Fardousa Wardere, Stephanie Stehle, and Tiffany N. ButlerFormal leadership experiences help women in physics …Method to assess the trustworthiness of machine coding at scale Author(s): Rebeckah K. Fussell, Emily M. Stump, and N. G. HolmesA four part method will help draw trustworthy claims from machine coding of qualitative data.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 010113] Pu …Analysis of visual-based physics questions of the senior high school entrance examination in China Author(s): Chengran Wang and Bing WeiThe senior high school entrance examination can be improved by including more items focused on assessing higher-order visual cognitive skills such as evaluating an …Diverging nonlocal fields: Operationalizing critical disability physics identity with neurodivergent physicists outside academia Author(s): Liam G. McDermott, Nazeer A. Mosley, and Geraldine L. CochranNeurodivergent students experience unnecessary barriers to success in physics from assessment that is not constructed for how ne …Investigating students’ self-identified and reflected appraisal of femininity, masculinity, and androgyny in introductory physics courses Author(s): Yangqiuting Li and Eric BurkholderUsing gradational measures of femininity, masculinity, and androgeny one finds that physics students perceptions differ from binary gender of men and women …Performance of ChatGPT on the test of understanding graphs in kinematics Author(s): Giulia Polverini and Bor GregorcicChatGPT does well at proposing productive strategies for solving problems on the test of understanding graphs in kinematics, but does poorly at getting cor …Open-inquiry opens doors to intriguing optics experiments at home: A case study Author(s): Paul R. DeStefano and Ralf WidenhornInvestigating an optical phenomenon during pandemic remote learning supports experimental design and modeling skills.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 010 ...Designing e-learning courses for classroom and distance learning in physics: The role of learning tasks Author(s): Daniel Laumann, Julian Alexander Fischer, Tatjana K. Stürmer-Steinmann, Julia Welberg, Susanne Weßnigk, and Knut NeumannOpen-ended tasks, while useful for in-person physics courses, should ...Using continua to analyze qualitative data investigating epistemic beliefs about physics knowledge: Visualizing beliefs Author(s): Ellen Watson and Gregory ThomasNovel means of analyzing interview data to construct profiles to describe epistemic beliefs on physics knowledge.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 010106] Publ …Exploring student reasoning in statistical mechanics: Identifying challenges in problem-solving groups Author(s): Ebba Koerfer and Bor GregorcicThe strong reliance on idealized toy models to illustrate concepts in statistical mechanics may not be sufficient to support high quality student learning.[Phy ...Applying module analysis to the Brief Electricity and Magnetism Assessment Author(s): Christopher Wheatley, James Wells, and John StewartModified module analysis revealed communities of answers to the Brief Electricity and Magnetism Assessment based on incorrect answers and ...Relationship between semiotic representations and student performance in the context of refraction Author(s): Cedric Linder, Jesper Bruun, Arvid Pohl, and Burkhard PriemerStudents develop representational competency synergistically with the development of ways to communicate about these representat ...Gender equity in physics labs Author(s): Danny Doucette and Chandralekha SinghIndicators and causes of gender inequities within educational physics labs and how to reduce them.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 010102] Published Tue …Editorial: Discontinuation of short papers in PRPER Author(s): Charles Henderson[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 20, 010001] Published Tue Jan 16, 2024Statistically equivalent models with different causal structures: An example from physics identity Author(s): Yangqiuting Li and Chandralekha SinghGood model fit alone is not sufficient to verify the causal structure of a statistical models; additional evidence is required.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. R ...Integrating argumentation in physics inquiry: A design and evaluation study Author(s): C. F. J. Pols, P. J. J. M. Dekkers, and M. J. de VriesInstruction for secondary physics students that focuses on argumentation enables them to engage in independent scientific inquiry.[Phys ...Development of a new teaching-learning sequence on the particulate nature of matter using crystal structures Author(s): Florian Budimaier and Martin HopfStudent understanding of the particulate nature of matter is improved when the topic is introduced in the context of crystal structures.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Ed ...Historical analysis of innovation and research in physics instructional laboratories: Recurring themes and future directions Author(s): Jason M. MayA review of the evolution of undergraduate physics lab education within the United States that brings out shifts in goals, the rise of PER on labs, and emerging areas of researc ...Response-shift bias in student self-efficacy during an actively taught physics course Author(s): Kelly Miller, Tobias Espinosa, Ives Araujo, and Isaura GallegosStudies of student self-efficacy that rely on a pretest and posttest assessment may incorrectly evaluate the course as ineffec ...Improving scientific abilities through lab report revision in a high school investigative science learning environment classroom Author(s): Danielle BuggéLab reports implemented with rubrics, feedback, and revision support high school physics students’ development of scientific practices.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020166] …Editorial: Call for Papers for Focused Collection of Physical Review Physics Education Research: AI Tools in Physics Teaching and PER Author(s): Charles Henderson[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020003] Published Thu Dec 14, 2023Cross-age study on secondary school students’ views of stars Author(s): Philipp Bitzenbauer, Sarah Navarrete, Fabian Hennig, Malte S. Ubben, and Joaquin M. VeithCurrent educational practices in secondary schools appear to be successful in helping students devel …Comment on “Rubric-based holistic review represents a change from traditional graduate admissions approaches in physics” Author(s): M. B. WeissmanNo Teaser[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 028001] Published Wed Dec 06, 2023Confirmatory factor analysis of two self-efficacy scales for astronomy understanding and robotic telescope use Author(s): R. Freed, D. H. McKinnon, M. T. Fitzgerald, and S. SalimpourAn improved scale for measuring self-efficacy in relation to the use of the astronomical instrumentation associated with online r …Editorial: Call for Papers for Focused Collection of Physical Review Physics Education Research: Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research Author(s): Charles Henderson[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020002] Published Mon Dec 04, 2023Collaborative physics teachers: Enhancing the use of the laboratory through action research in a community of learners Author(s): Marta Carli and Ornella PantanoA successful model of in-service physics teacher professional development that is built on action research within a community of practice.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Ed ...Toward AI grading of student problem solutions in introductory physics: A feasibility study Author(s): Gerd KortemeyerAI tools will likely soon be capable of replacing human graders of student problem solutions in introductory physics.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020163] Published Wed No …Encouraging students to understand the 1D wave equation Author(s): Muhammad Aswin Rangkuti and Ricardo KaramHelping students develop a deeper understanding of the 1D wave equation.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020161] Published Wed Nov 22, 2023Physics lab courses under digital transformation: A trinational survey among university lab instructors about the role of new digital technologies and learning objectives Author(s): Simon Zacharias Lahme, Pascal Klein, Antti Lehtinen, Andreas Müller, Pekka Pirinen, Lucija Rončević, and Ana SušacLab instructors’ attitudes and experiences with digital technologies are ex …Critical issues in statistical causal inference for observational physics education research Author(s): Vidushi Adlakha and Eric KuoA starting point for researchers to learn more about the causal inference methods and analysis techniques that have been developed outside the field of PER.[Phys ...Comparing students’ learning and development of scientific abilities with apparatus-based versus video-based experimentation Author(s): David T. Brookes, Mc Kenna Wallace, Michael Nelson, Anna Karelina, Peter Bohacek, Matthew Vonk, and Eugenia EktinaWhat are impacts of substituting video-based experiments in place of appara ...Context affects student thinking about sources of uncertainty in classical and quantum mechanics Author(s): Emily M. Stump, Matthew Dew, Gina Passante, and N. G. HolmesStudent ideas about measurement uncertainty depend on whether the context invoked is classical or quantum physics.[Phys. Rev. Phy ...Development and assessment of a course-based undergraduate research experience for online astronomy majors Author(s): Heather B. Hewitt, Molly N. Simon, Chris Mead, Skylar Grayson, Grace L. Beall, Robert T. Zellem, Kalée Tock, and Kyle A. PearsonCourse-based undergraduate research experience can be used in ...Enhanced social connectivity in hybrid classrooms versus academic centrality in online settings Author(s): Javier Pulgar, Diego Ramírez, and Cristian CandiaOnline-only instructional settings can perpetuate existing social divides and academic hierarchies, hindering both social inclusion and educ ...Comparison of men and women’s motivation of choosing physics teaching or nonteaching trajectory Author(s): Jie Yang, Qing X. Ryan, Shiyu Gao, and Xijia GuoStudents pursue teaching careers because they have a passion for physics and believe that teaching is a meaningful profession.[Phys. Rev. Phy ...Implementation of an investigative science learning environment based laboratory course taught by novice instructors Author(s): Joshua Rutberg, Diane Jammula, and Sheehan AhmedInvestigation of professional development of teaching assistants in the labs that are a part of the investigative science learning environmen ...Development and reliability analysis of a split-administration test of the math epistemic games survey Author(s): Stephen Hackler, Emily Elliott, Mark Eichenlaub, and Alison M. SweeneyThe split administration mathematical epistemic games survey can be used as a pretest and post-test instrument to measu ...Enhancing students’ views of experimental physics through a course-based undergraduate research experience Author(s): Alexandra Werth, Colin G. West, Nidhal Sulaiman, and H. J. LewandowskiOne can develop an online course-based undergraduate research experience for a large-enrollment introductory course tha ...Educational data augmentation in physics education research using ChatGPT Author(s): Fabian Kieser, Peter Wulff, Jochen Kuhn, and Stefan KüchemannChatGPT can be used to answer concept inventories and subsequently generate humanlike answers.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 0 ...Making context explicit in equation construction and interpretation: Symbolic blending Author(s): Benjamin P. Schermerhorn and John R. ThompsonThe symbolic blending model can be used to analyze students’ mathematical sense-making when constructing equations in upper-division physics.[Ph ...Taking introductory physics in studio, lecture, or online format: What difference does it make in subsequent courses, and for whom? Author(s): Gerd Kortemeyer, Christine Kortemeyer, and Wolfgang BauerIntroductory physics courses using a studio format resulted in students feeling better prepared for subsequent courses than other mo ...Comparing introductory and beyond-introductory students’ reasoning about uncertainty Author(s): Emily M. Stump, Mark Hughes, Gina Passante, and N. G. HolmesThree aspects of students’ understanding of uncertainty are compared between introductory and more advanced lab courses: procedur ...Investigating changes in student views of measurement uncertainty in an introductory physics lab course using clustering algorithms Author(s): Alexandra Werth, Benjamin Pollard, Robert Hobbs, and H. J. LewandowskiCombining hand coding and a clustering algorithm identified shifts toward more expertlike reasoning about uncertainty i ...Seeing quantum effects in experiments Author(s): Victoria Borish and H. J. LewandowskiInvestigation of how faculty and students “see” quantum effects while conducting quantum optics experiments.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020144] Pub …Conceptual framework assessment of knowledge integration in student learning of measurement uncertainty Author(s): Chuting Lu, Yating Liu, Shaorui Xu, Shaona Zhou, Heather Mei, Xiangqun Zhang, Lan Yang, and Lei BaoThe traditional introductory physics curriculum does not help students develop an integrat …Planning for participants’ varying needs and abilities in qualitative research Author(s): Daryl McPadden, Vashti Sawtelle, Erin M. Scanlon, Jacquelyn J. Chini, Harsna Chahal, Regan Levy, and Alex ReynoldsHow to combat ableism and to provide access to all research participants th …Assessment tool to understand how students justify their decisions in data comparison problems Author(s): Karel Kok and Burkhard PriemerThe development and testing of a research-based tool to understand student reasoning about uncertainty when comparing data sets.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19 ...Persistence, context, and visual strategy of graph understanding: Gaze patterns reveal student difficulties in interpreting graphs Author(s): Sebastian Becker, Lynn Knippertz, Stefan Ruzika, and Jochen KuhnLack of mathematical knowledge and skills is not the primary barrier preventing students from correctly interpreting kinemati ...Instructing nontraditional physics labs: Toward responsiveness to student epistemic framing Author(s): Meagan Sundstrom, Rebeckah K. Fussell, Anna McLean Phillips, Mark Akubo, Scott E. Allen, David Hammer, Rachel E. Scherr, and N. G. HolmesInstructor sensitivity to students’ expectations dur ...Identifying student conceptual resources for understanding physics: A practical guide for researchers Author(s): Amy D. Robertson, Lisa M. Goodhew, Lauren C. Bauman, Brynna Hansen, and Anne T. AlesandriniStudent conceptual resources are used to study the ideas or knowledge students use to solve proble ...Survey of physics reasoning on uncertainty concepts in experiments: An assessment of measurement uncertainty for introductory physics labs Author(s): Michael Vignal, Gayle Geschwind, Benjamin Pollard, Rachel Henderson, Marcos D. Caballero, and H. J. LewandowskiA detailed description of the design of the survey of physics reasoning on unc ...Sense of belonging is an important predictor of introductory physics students’ academic performance Author(s): Yangqiuting Li and Chandralekha SinghTraditional lecture-based introductory physics courses need to be modified to improve students’ sense of belonging and reduce the gender gaps.[Phys. Rev ...Instructional model for teaching blended math-science sensemaking in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math courses using computer simulations Author(s): Leonora Kaldaras and Carl WiemanMath-science sensemaking can be developed in introductory physics students using well-designed instructional activities built around interactive simulations. ...Bioscience students’ internalized mindsets predict grades and reveal gender inequities in physics courses Author(s): Alysa Malespina, Christian D. Schunn, and Chandralekha SinghGender differences in student’s mindset exist in introductory physics courses where women outnumber men, such as those aimed at b ...Editorial: To Review Is to Be Author(s): Randall D. Kamien[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020001] Published Mon Sep 25, 2023Peer interaction facilitates co-construction of knowledge in quantum mechanics Author(s): Mary Jane Brundage, Alysa Malespina, and Chandralekha SinghUnguided peer collaboration in which some students know the correct answers is a useful tool for instructors to use both inside an …Effects of male-dominated physics culture on undergraduate women Author(s): Lisabeth M. Santana and Chandralekha SinghUndergraduate women in physics frequently feel isolated and uncomfortable due to condescending attitudes of male instructors and students.[Phys. Re ...Using the Energy and Momentum Conceptual Survey to investigate progression in student understanding from introductory to advanced levels Author(s): Mary Jane Brundage, Alexandru Maries, and Chandralekha SinghTraditional upper-level classical mechanics courses are not effective in helping all students develop a functional understanding ...Challenges in addressing student difficulties with quantum measurement of two-state quantum systems using a multiple-choice question sequence in online and in-person classes Author(s): Peter Hu, Yangqiuting Li, and Chandralekha SinghA research-validated clicker question sequence on quantum measurement as in two-state quantum systems.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020130 ...Comparing the perception of emergency remote teaching experience between physics and nonphysics students Author(s): Qiuye Li, Shaorui Xu, Yushan Xiong, Wei He, and Shaona ZhouRemote physics instructional materials should be tailored to the types of students in order to avoid requiring high cognitive load ...Characterizing social behavior patterns in teaching assistant interactions with students Author(s): Joe Olsen, Debbie Andres, Nicolette Maggiore, and Charles RuggieriStudents rate instructors higher when their interactions with students involve more positive commentary and sympathizing or ...Can ChatGPT support prospective teachers in physics task development? Author(s): Stefan Küchemann, Steffen Steinert, Natalia Revenga, Matthias Schweinberger, Yavuz Dinc, Karina E. Avila, and Jochen KuhnChatGPT can effectively support physics teachers to develop assessme ...Professional contexts of physics instructional labs: More than technical support Author(s): LM Dana, Benjamin Pollard, and Sara MuellerAn examination of the roles, responsibilities, and experiences of the staff and faculty who lead and support physics laboratory instruction.[Phys. ...Attributing equity gaps to course structure in introductory physics Author(s): David J. Webb and Cassandra A. PaulChanges to the structure of introductory physics courses can eliminate some demographic grade gaps.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020126] Published Wed …Conceptual framework based instruction for promoting knowledge integration in learning momentum Author(s): Wangyi Xu, Yonggui Jiang, Lan Yang, and Lei BaoThe conceptual framework model can be used to develop instruction that promotes knowledge integration and deep learning.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ ...Impact of perceived recognition by physics instructors on women’s self-efficacy and interest Author(s): Yangqiuting Li and Chandralekha SinghRecognition and validation from their instructors supports self-efficacy and interest in physics students from marginalized groups such as women.[Phys. ...Integrating artificial intelligence-based methods into qualitative research in physics education research: A case for computational grounded theory Author(s): Paul Tschisgale, Peter Wulff, and Marcus KubschHow to use artificial intelligence technologies in qualitative PER to create an analytical system different from what either a human or a mach ...Visual display of qualitative information: Implications of using illustrations to depict video data Author(s): Elias Euler and Bor GregorcicA practical guide for PER researchers on communicating video data in publications.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19, 020120] Published Thu Aug 31, 2023Visualizing depth of student conceptual understanding using subquestions and alluvial diagrams Author(s): Jun-ichiro Yasuda, Michael M. Hull, and Naohiro MaeTeachers can use alluvial diagrams to visualize trends and inconsistencies in student conceptual reasoning.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 19 …Components of the preparation gap for physics learning vary in two learner groups Author(s): Anita Delahay, Marsha Lovett, David Anderson, and Surajit SenIt is important to conceptualize students’ prior knowledge as having multiple aspects, rather than being a single construct.[Phy …Phenomenographic approach to understanding students’ learning in physics education Author(s): Jenaro Guisasola, Esmeralda Campos, Kristina Zuza, and Genaro ZavalaPhenomenography, a qualitative approach to understanding the experiences of a group, is applied to student experiences in …Methods of research design and analysis for identifying knowledge resources Author(s): Lauren A. Barth-Cohen, Hillary Swanson, and Jared ArnellGuidelines for the design of research aimed at identifying knowledge resources in the scope of resource theory framework.[Phys. Rev. …Inquiry-based experimental physics: Twenty years of an evidence-based, laboratory-based physics course for algebra-based physics students Author(s): Beth ThackerExamining the evolution and impact of a physics for health science course that is centered around laboratory activities and inquiry-based pedagogy.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 1 …Recognition and conversion of electric field representations: The case of electric field lines Author(s): Esmeralda Campos, Kristina Zuza, Jenaro Guisasola, and Genaro ZavalaConstructing electric field lines is difficult for students since most would prefer to draw vector field plots instead.[P …Probing high school students’ understanding of interference and diffraction of light using standard wave optics experiments Author(s): Karolina Matejak Cvenic, Lana Ivanjek, Maja Planinic, Katarina Jelicic, Ana Susac, Martin Hopf, and Mateja Cindric BrkicAfter instruction, high school physics students remember some wave op …Central role of personnel in informal physics programming Author(s): Bryan Stanley, Dena Izadi, Claudia Fracchiolla, and Kathleen HinkoPersonnel are instrumental in informal physics programs for developing program materials, interacting with audiences, manag …Effect of representation format on conceptual question performance and eye-tracking measures Author(s): Ana Susac, Maja Planinic, Andreja Bubic, Katarina Jelicic, and Marijan PalmovicIt takes students longer to extract relevant information from physics question presented using a verbal repres …Development and validation of a conceptual multiple-choice survey instrument to assess student understanding of introductory thermodynamics Author(s): Mary Jane Brundage and Chandralekha SinghThe survey of thermodynamic processes and first and second laws long is a multiple-choice conceptual test focusing on thermodynamic processes and th …Electromagnetic field presented in introductory physics textbooks and consequences for its teaching Author(s): Álvaro Suárez, Arturo C. Martí, Kristina Zuza, and Jenaro GuisasolaInconsistencies in the presentation of the electromagnetic field found in many textbooks coincide with some of the learnin …Evolution of response time and accuracy on online mastery practice assignments for introductory physics students Author(s): Megan Nieberding and Andrew F. HecklerStudents that procrastinate by waiting until the final hours to complete an online homework assignment spend more time than students who do not procras …Rethinking doctoral qualifying exams and candidacy in the physical sciences: Learning toward scientific legitimacy Author(s): Román Liera, Aireale J. Rodgers, Lauren N. Irwin, and Julie R. PosseltPh.D. programs should reconceptualize candidacy requirements to focus more on scientific norms and communication using …Gender bias in first-year multiple-choice physics examinations Author(s): M. J. Gladys, J. E. Furst, J. L. Holdsworth, and P. C. DastoorAnalysis of multiple choice test performance of students found that 20% of questions exhibited statistically significant gender …Using a knowledge structure perspective to improve in-service teachers’ content knowledge about active galaxies Author(s): Heungjin Eom and Hyunjin ShimIn-service professional development using group activities can improve teachers’ content knowledge related to recent science discoveries.[Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. …Guiding principles for change in undergraduate education: An analysis of a departmental team’s change effort Author(s): Courtney Ngai, Mary E. Pilgrim, Daniel L. Reinholz, Karen Falkenberg, Chris Geanious, Joel C. Corbo, Sarah B. Wise, Clara E. Smith, and Amelia Stone-JohnstoneAn articulation of the six core …