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Teaching Students to Read Equations

The Science Teacher—Fall 2023 (Volume 90, Issue 7)

By Paul G. Hewitt

The laws of nature are expressed in equation form in all physics courses. How these laws are taught can vary widely. In this article, I expand on previous Focus on Physics articles, particularly the March 2022 article “The Importance of Reading Equations,” and relate some of my classroom experiences with physics equations.

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