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Fisher, Merle – Phys Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Induction, Inquiry, Instruction, Physical Sciences
Compton, Charles A. – Phys Teacher, 1970
Distinguishes between problems" and exercises" in science teaching, and disscusses the use and abuse of problem-solving in physics instruction. Suggests that the essence of problem-solving is the element of creativity and challenge. The implications of this idea for science teaching is discussed. Bibliography. (LC)
Descriptors: College Science, Discovery Learning, Instruction, Learning Processes
Crane, H. R. – Phys Teacher, 1969
To help make the physics curriculum more relevant, twenty-nine "noncalculus physics problems are presented under nine problem types. With the support of the Commission on College Physics, the author solicited similar physics problems which will, after selection and editing, be made available to all physics teachers. (RR)
Descriptors: College Science, Instructional Materials, Physics, Problem Solving
