Marianna Ruggerio

Go find me where the sky is blue | #iteachphysics | MEd Urban Ed | Equity in gifted & physics ed| #PAEMST 23 Finalist

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

It's been a labor of love, deep reflection, aggregating of resources and research. The last post went live today and the full collection can be found on my "Science of Learning Physics" page. This is the largest # of posts I've written in a single year https://t.co/k8QbYvJ1ZD

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

A month ago some EduInfluencer at institute said teachers can only accurately name/describe 3 evidence-based practices. So I spent the month working my way through the ABCs of How We Learn by Schwartz, Tsang and Blair and described how each strategy is used in physics 1/2

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

From @JacobsPhysics “a detailed discussion of why you should read @msruggerio and her "ABCs of how we learn physics" series.”

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[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

Curiosity and the ability to act on that curiosity in the pursuit of new knowledge is at the center of our human story. A question driven classroom is a classroom where meaning and purpose are valued and identity can be formed. https://t.co/TqdqSU1F5Y

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

@mathillustrated He ripped me without naming it so now more people are reading my post…maybe some of them won’t use the black highlighter…

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

Some of the science of learning folks get super antagonistic when discussing constructivist practices that HAVE REAL evidence. My latest for the ABCs of how we learn, K is for Knowledge #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/rEL18qhwrX

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

@mathillustrated I just don’t understand why the sentence we let them investigate CAREFULLY CONSTRUCTED data, THEN we tell them which is called constructivist teaching is ALWAYS translated into INQUIRY IS BAD. It’s 👏not 👏inquiry

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

I'm gonna make them mad... here they come
Y'all...

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"Students are thinking, testing, & revising. That takes intentional design, research & willingness to rethink what’s “worked.” After 17 yrs I know this approach leads to real outcomes—even when it’s questioned." M. Ruggerio, Hononegah Community High School. #WeArePhysicsEducation

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

Did a "skill blitz" today for review, focused on linearization/lab FRQ. I think it went well! 5 FRQs and strictly focused on what to graph and what the slope is. More on the blog: #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/GJVLJpIigv

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

TODAY: NSF announced a Request for Information (RFI), inviting suggestions and innovations to inform a comprehensive review of its Excellence Awards in Science and Engineering. Responses are due by May 28, 2026. This includes #PAEMST
Official Link: https://t.co/sDUGqva2kA

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

How do you support genuine learning using online platforms? I have STRONG feelings and paper is my best friend. Learn about the evolution of my paper companions for Pivot Interactives #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/KAamgYzJqo

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

Teaching Students How to Learn: disguised as "how to score better" I was inspired at AAPT winter meeting! I adapted the workshop for my AP students and students were really responsive. Now to see if it sticks over the next few weeks! #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/hr5hb2MCsL

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

We started waves today, and I LOVE this ripple tank simulator (activity included!) #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/ihSASPk02d

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

Do you use physics classroom? I am ADAMANT about Ss writing things down. I started developing handouts to accompany some of the activities in physics classroom to get Ss thinking, and provide a way to support them with feedback. #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/n8XaaGgF0o

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

I tried a riff on an old trick and something new to get my students really thinking about their thinking while working through AP FRQs. It involves working the FRQ in rounds and a reflection follow up #ITeachPhysics https://t.co/zMxirYZyYO

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

@aserkin @KatyDornbos @ScienceSprout @ChemEd2025 @ChemEd2019 @cossettej @SecaurPhysics One thing that ALL of us agree on who have been around for a while is that eventually you "find your people" and that becomes the reason you keep coming back. It's not ACS, its not NSTA, and it's not even going to be what it currently is in two years!

[Marianna Ruggerio @msruggerio]

@aserkin @KatyDornbos @ScienceSprout @ChemEd2025 @ChemEd2019 @cossettej @SecaurPhysics The final changes will need to go through board, but there are lots of changes coming, all of which should create a better conference for EVERYONE regardless of HS/College 5/