The impact of interactive engagement teaching on students' understanding of concepts in mechanics: The use of Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and Mechanics Baseline Study (MBT)

In this study the use of interactive-engagement approaches were used in one full semester mechanics course within the curriculum of the university. Standardized tests of force concept inventory (FCI) and mechanics baseline test (MBT) were used to assess students’ improvement. We found that the interactive engagement (IE) approaches have a significant impact on students scores in both FCI and MBT. These could suggest that IE approaches could effectively improve students’ conceptual understanding and insightful problem solving in mechanics.