We study how real physics classes actually work. We use in class data such as homework and test scores and data collected about self-reported study habits to determine how classes work.
Behavioral Self-Regulation
We were able to determine that physics students only weakly modify their behaviors in response to external stimulus.
Stewart, J., DeVore, S., Stewart, G., & Michaluk, L. (2016). “Behavioral self-regulation in a physics class,” Physical Review Physics Education Research, 12, 010125.
Time-on-Task
We also studied how detailed studied behavior affected physics performance.
Stewart, J., Taylor, J., & Stewart, G. “Using time-on-task measurements to understand student performance in a physics class: A four-year study,” Physical Review Physics Education Research, 8, 010114 (2012).
