Learning Physics with Hypertext and Design Challenges

February 11, 2014

CoMPASS science materials for middle schools enable students to understand relationships between concepts and principles including work, energy, force, acceleration, and mechanical advantage. Project leader Sadhana Puntambekar says CoMPASS materials have been used by more than 10,000 students over the past 6 years. Participating students show a significantly deeper understanding (effect sizes ranging from .49 to .82) of science content and practices, and school administrators report the CoMPASS project has resulted in an increase of more than one point in student scores on the science section of "Explore" tests.
More about COMPASS: http://www.compassproject.net/info/