The Gap
    Math 14 (Multivariable Calculus) and Physics 33 (Physics for Science & 
    Engineers III) cover many connected topics
    Neither is a prerequisite for the other and many students take them 
    concurrently
    Some of the math needed in Physics 33 isn’t covered until end of the quarter 
    in Math 14 or at all
    Differences in notation make the connections difficult for students to realize
   Our Idea
    Created 5 Math & Physics video modules (administered through Camino) 
     bridging content  
    Used iPad app (Explain Everything) for the videos 
    Each module consisted of:
      1-2 videos (less than 10 minutes each)
      5 questions (comprehension and feedback)
    Offered as extra credit in Fall 2014 in 3 sections of Math 14
   Questions of Interest
    Will students’ motivation or interest in Math and Physics change when they 
    better understand their connection through these modules?
    Will students’ comprehension of Physics 33 and Math 14 improve when they 
    better understand their connection through these modules?
   Student Participation
    70 students completed 1 or more module and 27 of these completed all 5 
    modules. 
     On average, 50 students completed the questions in any given module.
         Impact on Students’ Reported Motivation
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         We asked students the following question (on a 5 pt scale):                                                               5 pt scale
         “This video provided me with useful connections between                                                            1 – Strongly Disagree
         Math 14 and Physics 33”                                                                                            2 – Disagree
                                                                                                                           3 – Undecided
         Results by Module:                                                                                                 4 – Agree
                          Module 1 mean: 3.98 +/- 0.76                                                                      5 - Strongly Agree
                         Module 2 mean: 4.16 +/- 0.69                      
                         Module 3 mean: 4.19 +/- 0.82                      
                         Module 4 mean: 4.29 +/- 0.68   
                         Module 5 mean: 4.29 +/- 0.74