Physics

Physics Isn’t Just Theory—It’s the World in Motion

When students see physics in action, learning takes on new meaning. Bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world understanding with adaptive assessments, targeted feedback, and engaging video guides that make physics click.

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Solutions to Bring Physics to Life

Achieve Courseware

An all-in-one platform designed to improve learning outcomes, spark curiosity, and inspire deeper learning.

Formative and summative assessments adapt to each student's performance, enabling them to grasp concepts and progress at their own pace.

  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing helps students master physics concepts with personalized question sets and targeted feedback, linking relevant readings to reinforce key concepts and deepen understanding.
  • Pre-lecture Assignments help physics students come to class prepared by providing a solid foundation through videos, questions, and exercises, enabling more active engagement in class.
  • iClicker fosters active learning with real-time assessments and interactive activities like live polling, instant feedback, and group work. It helps instructors gauge understanding while keeping students engaged—and it’s included with Achieve at no extra cost!
  • Targeted Homework Feedback offers step-by-step guidance on complex topics, helping students break down challenges and build problem-solving skills.

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  • Goal-setting & Reflection Surveys (GRS) help students establish learning goals, track their progress, and reflect on their understanding throughout the course. At the same time, GRS enables instructors to adapt teaching strategies based on student objectives and progress.
  • Targeted Assignment Feedback helps students turn mistakes into learning opportunities with clear guidance on incorrect answers, while also highlighting correct answers to reinforce understanding and deepen learning.

Prepare your students for success with interactive videos that introduce key physics topics before class.

  • Pre-lecture Videos: Short, impactful videos that break down key physics concepts, helping students come to class prepared, confident, and ready to engage.
  • Bridge Questions: Thought-provoking questions paired with the videos to deepen understanding, reinforce learning, and pave the way for meaningful in-class discussions.
  • LMS Integration allows Achieve to seamlessly sync with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and other LMS platforms for easy course and grade management.
  • Student Performance Insights provides a real-time dashboard with data on student progress to quickly identify where support is needed.
  • Customize Content to perfectly align with your course objectives and teaching style.

Lab Solutions

Interactive, customizable, and ready-to-use lab solutions designed to engage students and simplify teaching.

iOLab is a hardware and software solution for your physics lab, combining measurements and data recording in one tool, allowing students to complete physics labs anytime, anywhere.

Custom-built Smart Worksheets support students by providing specific, targeted feedback, using adaptive hints, real-time checks, and interactive graphing. With auto-grading, it eliminates the need for instructors and TAs to manually grade reports, saving you time and providing students with consistent, timely grades.

Your physics lab manual is the cornerstone of every lab class. The Macmillan Learning team of experienced editors, illustrators, and designers will work with you to create tailored lab materials that bring your vision to life.

Durable and affordable carbonless lab notebooks make it easy for students to record, organize, and retain their lab notes, providing instructors with accessible copies for grading and review. Each notebook includes 50 carbonless page sets, instructions, a customizable table of contents, and helpful reference materials.

Custom Content Solution

Create and customize materials for your Physics course, reflecting your teaching style and course objectives.

Bring your vision to life with custom-made resources tailored to your teaching style and course objectives. Whether you need editable e-books, custom lab exercises, or assessments, Macmillan Learning experts work with you to create the resources you need.

Mix and match prebuilt resources—images, videos, and interactive elements—or integrate your own materials to create fully customized course content that aligns perfectly with your teaching needs.

A customizable e-book lets instructors adapt content, add materials, and create a tailored course. Students can highlight, annotate, and access the eBook anytime—online or offline.

Not sure where to start? Our team works with you to bring your vision to life, whether it’s adapting a textbook, developing custom assessments, or integrating multimedia content. Our team works with you to bring your vision to life—whether it’s adapting a textbook, developing custom lab materials, creating interactive simulations, or more.

Instructor Resources

Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools, analytics, and expert support.

Save time with Achieve’s prebuilt and customizable resources, including assessments, test banks, and classroom activities—all designed to enhance your teaching without extra prep work. Create or log in to your instructor account to access these valuable tools!

Stay on top of your class's progress with powerful analytics. With Achieve’s gradebook and reporting features, you can track student performance, gain insights, and provide just-in-time support.

With iClicker, get instant feedback on student understanding and adjust lessons in real-time to ensure no one falls behind.

Our team is here to help with tailored resources, training, demos, and best practices to meet your teaching goals. Need support? Schedule a demo or training anytime.

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Empower student success with evidence-based product experiences in Physics.

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LMS Integration

Sync Macmillan Learning tools with your LMS for easy access to assignments, grades, and course materials—all in one place.

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Inclusive Access

Provide all students with affordable, day-one access to digital course materials through your LMS.

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Discover How Achieve Can Improve Your Physics Course

Join a quick 15-minute demo to see how Achieve enhances student engagement and improves learning outcomes for College and University Physics courses. As a thank-you, you'll receive a $10 gift card!

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Stay updated on trending topics, news, and valuable resources to keep you ahead in the world of Physics.

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