Rhett and I did the 15th episode of our Uncertain Dots hangout yesterday, commenting on a discussion started by Casey Rutherford about what we would like students coming into college physics to know. We had a slight difference of opinion about physics content, but agreed about the importance of algebra (which is like sunscreen).
I had meant to post this last night, but SteelyKid has made friends with the kids at one of the houses behind ours, so I spent a good chunk of the evening making sure she didn't climb over the fence into their yard. So, instead, you get to wake up with our physics education chat- a great way to start the morning.
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