math in physics classes

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1 total messages Started by Judy Ng Thu, 17 Jun 1993 02:02

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Author: Judy Ng
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1993 02:02

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To all high school physics teachers:
Our math chairperson expressed to my assistan principal that I
do not use  " HIGH MATH" in my
teaching physics.  I think she means calculus.  Also, when we
were doing vectors and two dimension kinematics, she told me
that I should not teach students the resolution of vectors into
x and y components but rather use Law of sine and cosine.
personally  I  feel that it is more important for high school
physics students to first develop a good understanding of the
concepts.  Math is a good tool in physics classes, but physics
should not be th extension of math classes.
To  HELP  me be sure that I am not on the wrong tract, I need to know
what you all are doing.  In your introductory high physics
classes  ,  NOT  AP  classes,   Do
you use  calculus  and  to  what  extend?
YOUR  Response  would  be  very  much appreciated.

judy Ng
jng@tjhsst.vak12ed.edu

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