It was the purpose of this study to determine the status of physics teaching in Montana secondary public schools in 1972-73. The results of the investigation were compared to earlier studies to determine the progress that had been made in physics since 1959. The study concentrated on teaching objectives and such external factors as enrollment in…

Highlights from the analysis are: (1) a continuing decrease in the number of physics bachelor's degrees granted; (2) a small increase in the percentage of bachelor's degree recipients who become graduate physics students; (3) a further increase in the proportion of first-year graduate physics students who are assured of teaching assistantships;…

This newsletter contains five papers which were delivered at a session of the Panel on the Prpeparation of Physics Teachers. The papers focus on the general topic of recruitment and preparation of high school physics teachers. Some of the important issues considered in the articles include poor teacher preparation, decline of student enrollment in…

Fifty-seven selected 16mm films are listed under the headings: General Interest Films, General Science Films, Physics Films, Chemistry Films, and Biology Films. The listing of each film includes a brief description of content and recommended grade levels. References are given to booklets in The Atomic Energy Commission's "Understanding the…

This experimental edition provides a number of activities useful for investigating snow and ice with elementary school children. Commencing with games with ice cubes, the activities lead through studies of snowflakes, snowdrifts, effects of wind and obstacles on the shape and formation of drifts, to a study of animals living under snow. The…

Very little material exists for utilizing the computer in the physics classroom, and even that little is not widely known. It is hoped that this monograph will provide some stimulus both to innovation and to discussion of the role of the computer in physics education. The paper describes how this might be achieved with a detailed account of one…

Presented is a description of a physics program format used, with a high degree of success, at Boyertown Area Senior High School in Pennsylvania. The program features integration of desirable curriculum innovations such as individualization with a recognized curriculum (Project Physics) while maintaining the quality of a solid first year physics…

A study on effects of learning physics in English and in Spanish on achievement differences was conducted with two groups of Latin American freshmen students enrolled at the University of Texas, respectively, in 1969 and 1970. The learning materials were categorized into units, and each group was divided into two subgroups. While one of the 1969…

The current curriculum modules under development at Project Solo are listed. The modules are grouped under the subject matter that they are designed to teach--algebra II, biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, 12th grade math, physics, social science. Special programs written for use on the Hewlett-Packard Plotter are listed that may be…

The purpose of the 1968-69 investigation was to determine the applicability of a curriculum evaluation model to investigate high school students' achievement in three physics courses (traditional physics, Physical Science Study Curriculum, and Harvard Project Physics). Three tests were used to measure student progress: The Dunning-Abeles Physics…

To measure the effectiveness of a set of instructional materials designed to aid college students in setting up mathematical models of physical situations, undergraduate liberal arts students taking physics were randomly assigned to an experimental group (receiving the materials and using a textbook), a control group (using the text only), or a…

This booklet is one of the booklets in the "Understanding the Atom Series" published by the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission for high school science teachers and their students. The discovery of the neutrino and the research involving this important elementary particle of matter is discussed. The introductory section reviews topics basic…

College sophomores at the United States Naval Academy were homogeneously sectioned in General Physics I and II during the academic year 1968-1969. The better students were selected for General Physics I on the basis of their QPR in their freshman year. The poorer students were selected for the second semester course on the basis of their grades…

This volume, the 10th in the "New Thinking in School Science" series published by the Directorate for Scientific Affairs of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, is the outcome of international cooperative work by the Organization to inform teachers on current development and modern views in the teaching of secondary school…

The text is a report of the OEEC Seminar on "The Mathematical Knowledge Required by the Physicist and Engineer" held in Paris, 1961. There are twelve major papers presented: (1) An American Parallel (describes the work of the Panel on Physical Sciences and Engineering of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics of the Mathematical…