An Experiment with Active Involvement in the Teaching of General Physics

This is a report on an experiment using several active involvement teaching techniques in a general physics course involving some 250 students in two semesters. Included were peer instruction, collaborative worksheets, web-based practice tests, web-based notes, homework submitted on the web, and conceptual emphasis. Student performance was measured with and without the techniques using the Force Concept Inventory and the Mechanics Baseline Test. Results will be reported along with student reaction.