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Pre-instruction diagnostic tests can predict grade probabilities in introductory physics

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David E. Meltzer, Dakota H. King
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 93, 528–540 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0255768
Published: July 2025
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Book Chapter

Qualitative Methods in Physics Education Research

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Series: AIPP Books, Professional
Published: March 2023
10.1063/9780735425514_025
EISBN: 978-0-7354-2551-4
ISBN: 978-0-7354-2548-4
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How Should Physics Teachers Be Prepared? A Review of Recommendations

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: The Physics Teacher
Phys. Teach. 59, 530–534 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0022299
Published: October 2021
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Magazine Articles

The past and future of physics education reform

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Valerie K. Otero, David E. Meltzer
Journal: Physics Today
Physics Today 70, 50–56 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1063/PT.3.3555
Published: May 2017
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100 Years of Attempts to Transform Physics Education

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Valerie K. Otero, David E. Meltzer
Journal: The Physics Teacher
Phys. Teach. 54, 523–527 (2016)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4967888
Published: December 2016
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THE AUTHORS RESPOND

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David E. Meltzer, Valerie K. Otero
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 83, 912 (2015)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4930895
Published: November 2015
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A brief history of physics education in the United States

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David E. Meltzer, Valerie K. Otero
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 83, 447–458 (2015)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4902397
Published: May 2015
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Resource Letter TTSM-1: Teaching Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics in Introductory Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

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Benjamin W. Dreyfus, Benjamin D. Geller, David E. Meltzer, Vashti Sawtelle
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 83, 5–21 (2015)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4891673
Published: January 2015
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Transforming the preparation of physics teachers

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David E. Meltzer, Valerie K. Otero
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 82, 633–637 (2014)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4868023
Published: July 2014
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Resource Letter ALIP–1: Active-Learning Instruction in Physics

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David E. Meltzer, Ronald K. Thornton
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 80, 478–496 (2012)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3678299
Published: June 2012
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Student understanding of calorimetry in introductory calculus-based physics

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Warren M. Christensen, David E. Meltzer, Ngoc-Loan Nguyen
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 79, 1168–1176 (2011)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3630936
Published: November 2011
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Observations Of General Learning Patterns In An Upper‐Level Thermal Physics Course

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
AIP Conf. Proc. 1179, 31–34 (2009)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3266745
Published: November 2009
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Student ideas regarding entropy and the second law of thermodynamics in an introductory physics course

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Warren M. Christensen, David E. Meltzer, C. A. Ogilvie
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 77, 907–917 (2009)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3167357
Published: October 2009
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Analysis Of Shifts In Students’ Reasoning Regarding Electric Field And Potential Concepts

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
AIP Conf. Proc. 883, 177–180 (2007)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2508721
Published: January 2007
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Investigation Of Student Learning In Thermodynamics And Implications For Instruction In Chemistry And Engineering

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
AIP Conf. Proc. 883, 38–41 (2007)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2508686
Published: January 2007
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Student Learning In Upper‐Level Thermal Physics: Comparisons And Contrasts With Students In Introductory Courses

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
AIP Conf. Proc. 790, 31–34 (2005)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2084694
Published: September 2005
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How Do You Hit A Moving Target? Addressing The Dynamics Of Students’ Thinking

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
AIP Conf. Proc. 790, 7–10 (2005)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2084688
Published: September 2005
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The future of physics education research: Intellectual challenges and practical concerns

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Paula R. L. Heron, David E. Meltzer
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 73, 390–394 (2005)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1858480
Published: May 2005
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Relation between students’ problem-solving performance and representational format

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David E. Meltzer
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 73, 463–478 (2005)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1862636
Published: May 2005
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Visualization Tool for 3-D Relationships and the Right-Hand Rule

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Ngoc-Loan Nguyen, David E. Meltzer
Journal: The Physics Teacher
Phys. Teach. 43, 155–157 (2005)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1869425
Published: March 2005
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