Ask John Roeder of The Calhoun School about Active Physics

Case Study - The Calhoun School, New York City

Number of Students: 500

Field-Test Site: since 1994

Since 1994-1995 School year: Active Physics is mandatory for all 9th graders

Reasons for selecting Active Physics:

Active Physics is true to the spirit of the National Science Education Standards

Active Physics teaches kids in a way that relates physics to society and technology

The Chapter Challenge avoids the so-called right answer syndrome and stimulates creativity

The way Active Physics is presented allows students to both understand and grasp the rigor of its content

"One of the things that I like about Active Physics is that it's real science. It relates physics to areas of everyday experiences. It deals not just with physics principles but the physics principles as they apply to people's lives."

- John Roeder Active Physics Teacher
The Calhoun School, New York, NY

If you want to talk with a Physics Teacher using Active Physics please contact: Mr. John Roeder, The Calhoun School, at (212) 877-1700 or e-mail at jlroeder@aol.com