Secondary analysis of teaching methods in introductory physics: A 50 k-student study

@article{Korff2016SecondaryAO,
  title={Secondary analysis of teaching methods in introductory physics: A 50 k-student study},
  author={Joshua Von Korff and Benjamin Archibeque and K. Alison Gomez and Tyrel Heckendorf and Sarah B. McKagan and Eleanor C. Sayre and Edward W. Schenk and Chase Shepherd and Lane Sorell},
  journal={American Journal of Physics},
  year={2016},
  volume={84},
  pages={969-974}
}
Physics education researchers have developed many evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance conceptual learning of students in introductory physics courses. These strategies have historically been tested using assessments such as the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and the Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE). We have performed a review and analysis of FCI and FMCE data published between 1995 and 2014. We confirm previous findings that interactive engagement teaching techniques… 
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