* An accompanying Resource CD contains 14 conceptual and 3 attitude surveys, more than 250 thinking problems covering all areas of introductory physics, resource materials from commercial vendors on the use of computerized data acquisition and video, and a variety of other useful reference materials. * Reviews recent developments in physics education and PER research. * Offers tips and guidelines on how to improve physics instruction. * Introduces the structure and underlying educational philosophy of the Physics Suite. * Presents the most relevant finding from cognitive science and explains how the cognitive model of thinking and learning can be used to inform and improve physics education. * Shows how to assess individual student's learning and evaluate the success of instruction using research-based concept and attitude surveys. * Includes 11 research-based curricular materials for use in lecture, lab, recitation, and workshop environments.