Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit

Peer Instruction for Quantum Mechanics

Overview

A collection of approximately 500 research-based concept-tests (clicker questions) for a full semester upper-level undergraduate quantum mechanics. Also includes reflective questions (conceptual questions which are not in the multiple-choice format) which can be used for "Just in Time Teaching" and/or class discussions in upper-level quantum mechanics.

	Type of Method	Instructional strategy, Curriculum supplement
	Level	Designed for: Advanced Undergraduate Can be adapted for: Graduate, Intermediate Undergraduate
	Setting	Designed for: Lecture - Small (<30 students), Lecture - Large (30+ students), Recitation/Discussion Session, Studio
	Coverage	Few topics with great depth, Many topics with less depth
	Topics	Modern / Quantum
	Instructor Effort	Low
	Resource Needs	Projector in class
	Skills	Designed for: Conceptual understanding of physics content, Connecting conceptual and mathematical understanding, Coherent framework for physics, Understanding how physics relates to the real world, Reflecting on one's own learning, Self-confidence around physics, Enjoyment of physics
	Research Validation	Based on research into: how students learn, student ideas about specific topics Demonstrated to improve: scores on multiple choice conceptual tests, scores on written conceptual tests Studied using: conceptual pre/post exams, student interviews, classroom observations, research conducted at multiple institutions
	Compatible Methods	Peer Instruction, PhET, JiTT, CGPS, Physlets, SCALE-UP, CAE TPS, New Model Course, TEFA, CU Modern, CU QM, QuILTs, Paradigms, Clickers
	Similar Methods	Peer Instruction, Workbook for Introductory Physics, CAE TPS, TEFA, CU QM, QuILTs, Clickers
	Developer(s)	Chandralekha Singh and PER team at the University of Pittsburgh
	Website	http://www.phyast.pitt.edu/~cls/peer/