The author's stated purpose is to promote greater efforts to prevent the use of so much erroneous material in the schools under the name of science and physics. Two texts are chosen as examples, "Modern Physics" 5th Edition by (Dull) Williams, Metcalfe, Trinklein, and Lefler, and the "Pathways in Science" series by Oxenhorn. Specific errors are…

Examples of errors in statements of physics concepts found in textbooks at all levels are cited and discussed. The author states: "There seems to be a tendency to be deliberately careless in textbooks for the lower levels, apparently in an attempt to be understood more easily." Oversimplifications identified as errors are presented with…

In a speech given at the National Science Teachers Association meeting in 1972, certain errors found in Junior High School Physics textbooks were identified. The reasons which had been given for these errors included the belief that the explanations given were more readily understood by the students. The need to identify these apparently obvious…

Describes errors occurring in a textbook presentation of electrical resistance across carbon arcs and filaments. (SL)

Evaluates an elementary textbook (Journeys in Science, volume 3) on thermodynamics. Points out some inadequate expressions and explains the reasons. (YP)

Indicates and describes items that are incorrect in textbooks and a teacher edition of Discover SCIENCE for K-6. (YP)