Newtonian Mechanics 8.01 8.01 W01D2 Learning Objectives of TEAL • Create an engaging and technologically enabled active learning environment • Move away from passive lecture/recitation format • Incorporate hands-on experiments • Enhance conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability Broader Educational Learning Objectives • Develop communication skills in Core Sciences • Develop collaborative learning • Create an environment conducive to learning and teachinghttp://hubblesite.org/gallery/tours/tour-hudf/ Textbook Authors: Young and Freedman University Physics 12th Edition Volume 1 In-Class Active Participation Students are expected to complete weekly reading assignments and problems before the first class of the week. Active Participation: • Concept Questions using Turning Point Clickers • Short Group/Table Problems with student presentation of work at boards • Mini-experiments and quantitative experimentsIntegrated Modular Approach Sun: Tutoring Center Help Sessions for previous week’s Problem Set, Students read textbook, answer questions based on readings. Mon/Tue: In-Class (2 hr): Hand in Answer to Mon/Tues Reading Question, Reading Quiz, Presentations, Concept Tests, Table Problems. Tue Night: Hand Written Problem Set Due 9 pm including answer to Wed/Thurs Reading Question; Math Review 9-11 pm. Wed/Thurs: In-Class (2 hr): Reading Quiz, Presentation, …,Experiments Thurs Night: On-line Mastering Physics Due 11 pm Problem Solving/Tutorials based on M/T and W/R classes and Problem Solving for Friday Quiz. Fri In-Class (1 hr): 9 Half-hour Quizzes, Group Problem Solving, Mini-experiments. Problem Solving A MIT Education requires solving 10,000 Problems Measure understanding in technical and scientific courses Regular practice Expert Problem Solvers: Problem solving requires factual and procedural knowledge, knowledge of numerous models, plus skill in overall problem solving. Problems should not ‘lead students by the nose” but integrate synthetic and analytic understanding Problem Solving/Exams On-Line Mastering Physics: 1. One assignment per week with hints and tutorials 2. Review problems for quizzes/exams In-Class Concept Questions and Table Problems In-Class Group Problems (Friday) Weekly Problem Sets 1. Multi-concept analytic problems 2. Pre-class Reading Questions 3. Pre-lab questions and analyze data from experiments 8.01 Mechanics: Nine Quizzes,Two Exams and Final ExamMastering Physics On-Line Homework • On-Line homework with hints and tutorials. • Thursday Assignment due at 11 pm: Problem Solving/Tutorials based on M/T and W/R classes (required). • Mastering Physics Weekly Practice Problems and Math Review Practice Problems are available all week (not required). • First Assignment Introduction to Mastering Physics due: Sun Sept 12. (Only assignment due on Sunday.) Registering Mastering Physics (See instructions at mastering physics sign up info) • Go to http://www.masteringphysics.com • Register with the access code in the front of the access kit in your new text, or pay with a credit card if you bought a used book. • WRITE DOWN YOUR NAME AND PASSWORD • Log on to masteringphysics.com with your new name and password. • The MIT zip code is 02139 • The Course ID: MPDOURMASHKIN77781 Test Dates Test One: Tues Oct 12 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Conflict Exam One: Wed Oct 13 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Test Two: Wed Nov. 10 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Conflict Exam Two: Friday Nov 12 9:00 am - noon Final Exam TBA (generally on Monday Dec 13) Please do not buy plane tickets home without consulting these dates.Quiz Dates Quiz 1: Fri Sept 17 Quiz 2: Fri Sept 24 Quiz 3: Fri Oct 1 Quiz 4: Fri Oct 8 Quiz 5: Fri Oct 22 Quiz 6: Fri Oct 29 Quiz 7: Fri Nov 5 Quiz 8: Fri Nov 19 Quiz 9: Fri Dec 3 Make-up Quiz Following Monday Morning 8:30-9:00 Room TBA Grading Policy • 9 Quizzes/Reading Quizzes +2 Tests + Final Exam = 30%+25%+25%=80% (Individual Work) You must pass the test portion in order to pass the course. • Concept Questions/Problem Sets 10% (Individual Work) • Mastering Physics 5% (Individual Work) • Experiments and In Class Work: 5% (Group Work) Websites web.mit.edu/8.01t/www 1. Daily Schedule 2. Course Notes 3. Problem Set Assignments and Solutions 4. Experiments Write-ups 5. Exam Prep 6. Group Problems and Solutions 7. Course Information 8. Office and Tutoring Hours Stellar Site for Course Gradebook8.01, 8.012, or 8.01L: which course is best suited for me? Next Reading Assignment: W01D3 Young and Freedman: 1.7-1.9 TEAL Notes: Review Module VectorsPre-Test (45
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