After years of fighting students about showing their work, I created the "box" method to direct their thoughts into a logical and linear fashion. This form directs students in determining what variables they have, what they are looking for, doing the algebraic manipulation on a formula and then solving with units and significant digits for a clear and concise answer. You'll love how easy it is to grade, spot errors like not using units, and to making it easy to follow their work.
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