Applied Physics provides a computerized learning environment for middle and high school students which covers the entire spectrum of the curriculum. The rich multimedia content and high level of interactivity motivates students to engage in the problem-solving process. Students are challenged by problems that place them in situations that are relevant to what they are studying. This approach encourages them to develop their own strategies and thinking skills, and build connections between real life and the topics they explore in the software environment.
Ages: 12 and up
Highlights
- Interactive computerized environment designed to develop problem-solving skills
- Based on real-life situations
- Hundreds of hours of rich multimedia content
- Random data to generate multiple variations for every problem
- Student tools include Glossary, Calculator, Formulas and Unit Convertor
- Immediate feedback with detailed explanations
- Comprehensive Teacher Management System and Teacher’s Guide
- Data bank
- Help
- Glossary
- Native language support
Content
Applied Physics consists of five different courses of 21 modules. The subjects range from mechanical and thermal forces to fluid systems and electrical energy. Each module contains ten different physics problems. However, each problem contains multiple variations, offering students more than a thousand physics problems to choose from. The program includes a variety of tools that students need to arrive at a solution.
After reading the problems students search for the data. They have to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information to be able to solve the problem. Students have access to a variety of tools to help them understand the theories and concepts behind the problem. In order to decide on the best strategy to solve the problem students can ask for a small hint or for a full step-by-step guide to get to the solution. Once students have decided on the correct strategy, to solve the problem they can select formulas, access conversion tables, and use a scientific calculator in order to arrive at the correct solution. Since feedback is the key to building confidence, students can ask for feedback about the data and formulas selected for the solving process. Once students access their final results they can get feedback on their chosen solution.
A comprehensive Teacher Management System helps teachers to build an effective learning environment. Comprehensive reports enable them to gauge progress and customize lessons around specific problems on both individual and class level.
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