Everyone misses this problem solving step

Published: 26 June 2024
on channel: Benjamin Keep, PhD, JD
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There's lots of good advice on problem solving. But the details matter.

00:00 Introduction
1:08 The problem solving process
1:54 The important sentence
3:02 Skipping the step vs doing the thing

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BTW, if you're learning physics on your own, I think Susan Rigetti's recommendations are indispensable. https://www.susanrigetti.com/physics

The "2000" problems video I reference is here:    • What happens when you solve 2000 phys...  

References:

The physics book in question is: Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A., & Ford, A. L. (20). Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics. 15th Edition. Pearson education. Although I think any of the earlier editions (14th, 13th, international, etc.) are good. Again, credit to Susan Rigetti for this recommendation.

The papers I referenced on conceptual knowledge and procedural skill:

Kim, E., & Pak, S. J. (2002). Students do not overcome conceptual difficulties after solving 1000 traditional problems. American Journal of Physics, 70(7), 759-765. (available at http://sdsu-physics.org/sdsu_per/arti...)

Byun, T., & Lee, G. (2014). Why students still can't solve physics problems after solving over 2000 problems. American Journal of Physics, 82(9), 906-913. (available at https://aapt.scitation.org/doi/abs/10...)


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