The idea of teaching physics to ninth-graders, known as “Physics First,” has become more and more popular among physics educators in this country. However, introducing ninth-grade physics has been an uphill battle; such a change has a major impact on the students, parents, teachers, and the school administration. Switching to Physics First affects the entire science (and possibly mathematics) curriculum. If and when the decision to switch has been made, it is crucial that the implementation of that switch is as flawless as possible right from the start. To achieve that, the administration and the science departments should gather as much relevant information as possible. A good way to start is to explore the state of mind of those affected most directly: the students.
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Boris Korsunsky;
Boris Korsunsky
Weston High School, Weston, MA
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Ozymandias Agar
Ozymandias Agar
Weston High School, Weston, MA
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Boris Korsunsky
Ozymandias Agar
Weston High School, Weston, MA
Phys. Teach. 46, 15–18 (2008)
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Boris Korsunsky, Ozymandias Agar; Physics First? Survey First!. Phys. Teach. 1 January 2008; 46 (1): 15–18. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2823994
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