PP+ Refraction of Light
$1.99
1.5for iPad
Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc.
Developer
75.9 MB
Size
Sep 17, 2022
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About PP+ Refraction of Light
The Refraction of Light lab uses a refraction cell and a ray box to investigate Snell’s Law of Refraction, total internal reflection, and the critical angle of refraction.It is part of Polyhedron Physics Plus, a set of 24 iPad apps for use in the classroom. To see how they work, try the FREE PP+ Newton’s 2nd Law lab. For those who’d prefer to develop their own experiments, the PP Raybox & Refraction Cell app features a similar apparatus without lab procedures and other supporting materials.
In addition to a 3D simulation that produces realistic data, each lab includes introductory videos, background theory, experimental procedure, analysis and reporting tools, pre-lab quiz, post-lab questions, and teacher support materials. The experimental data produced by the simulations are realistic, including random and systematic errors. These features allow students to use standard data analysis and error analysis techniques to report on their own unique data, just as if the experiment had been performed using hands-on equipment.
These labs can serve as replacements for hands-on labs, especially when equipment is not available, or as supplements to hands-on labs. They are also a suitable option for students in distance learning and home school situations. Formative and summative evaluations showed no significant difference in learning between students using the virtual labs and those using hands-on labs. Preliminary results suggest increased learning by students using the virtual labs as supplements to hands-on.
Polyhedron Physics was developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. with partial funding provided under contract numbers ED-07-CO-0040 and ED-IES-11-C-0029 from the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
In addition to a 3D simulation that produces realistic data, each lab includes introductory videos, background theory, experimental procedure, analysis and reporting tools, pre-lab quiz, post-lab questions, and teacher support materials. The experimental data produced by the simulations are realistic, including random and systematic errors. These features allow students to use standard data analysis and error analysis techniques to report on their own unique data, just as if the experiment had been performed using hands-on equipment.
These labs can serve as replacements for hands-on labs, especially when equipment is not available, or as supplements to hands-on labs. They are also a suitable option for students in distance learning and home school situations. Formative and summative evaluations showed no significant difference in learning between students using the virtual labs and those using hands-on labs. Preliminary results suggest increased learning by students using the virtual labs as supplements to hands-on.
Polyhedron Physics was developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. with partial funding provided under contract numbers ED-07-CO-0040 and ED-IES-11-C-0029 from the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.5
Last updated on Sep 17, 2022
Old Versions
Updated for compatibility.
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Version History
1.5
Sep 17, 2022
Updated for compatibility.
1.4.1
May 12, 2020
• updated some screen captures that were mistakenly not updated with the last release
1.4
May 8, 2020
• New icons, splash screen, and app name
• No longer associated with a 3rd party publisher
• No longer associated with a 3rd party publisher
1.3
Dec 19, 2019
Updated interface.
1.2
Oct 7, 2016
Updated for iOS 10.
1.1
Apr 25, 2013
• Fixed a bug where the graph plots the wrong columns, which AFFECTS THE EXPERIMENT OUTCOME.
• Fixed camera panning in Top View.
• Fixed protractor transparency.
• Fixed camera panning in Top View.
• Fixed protractor transparency.
1.0
Feb 15, 2013
PP+ Refraction of Light FAQ
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iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
PP+ Refraction of Light supports English