Physics and Astronomy Calendar

Traditional physics grading systems that assess the correctness of
solution steps give an incomplete description of a student’s skill at
solving problems. A more detailed and meaningful measure is desirable both
for research in education and for use by physics instructors. A version of
an assessment instrument has been developed at Minnesota in the form of a
rubric, which evaluates students’ written solutions to physics problems
across multiple scales. In this seminar I will address the instrument
design process and report results from initial tests of validity and
reliability. In addition, seminar attendees will have an opportunity to
use the rubric with sample student problem solutions.