Using demonstrations as a contextual road map: Enhancing course continuity and promoting active engagement in introductory college physics

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 23, Issue 12, 2001, Pages 1237-1255

  Buncick, M C ^a   Betts, P G ^b   Horgan, D D ^b  

^a University of Memphis   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS   (United States)

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EID: 0040927794     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690010025030     Document Type: Article

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