Team-based learning (TBL) is an established model of group work which aims to improve students?
ability to apply discipline-related content. TBL consists of a readiness assurance process (RAP),
student groups and application activities. While TBL has not been implemented widely in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, it has been effective in improving student
learning in other disciplines. This paper describes the incorporation of TBL activities into a
non-calculus based introductory level physics topic?Physics for the Modern World. Students were
given pre-class preparation materials and an individual RAP online test before the workshops. The
pre-workshop individual RAP test ensured that all students were exposed to concept?based questions
before their workshops and motivated them to use the preparatory materials in readiness for the
workshop. The students were placed into random teams and during the first part of the workshop, the
teams went through a su…