MyLab educator study examines the impact of the Companion Study Plan in Developmental Math
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Brandi Winchester
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
14-Sep-2018
Learn how one institution used the Companion Study Plan as the primary remediation tool and increased test scores.
MyLab means less time grading and more time for lecture preparation. But how does it benefit your students? Find out how four institutions implement MyLab to prepare and engage students for success in the classroom and beyond.
MyLab Math educator study examines student success in Transitional Algebra
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Claudean Ellis
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
31-Aug-2018
Learn how one institution uses a modular pathways approach to streamline objectives and allow their students to reach their college-level math courses in a single semester.
MyLab educator study examines the impact of Interactive Assignments on student success in Intermediate Algebra
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James Lee
College of Southern Nevada
20-Aug-2018
James Lee wanted to create a flipped classroom setting that would benefit students, offering the opportunity for independent learning via MyLab Math and an interactive textbook, combined with in-class discussion and active assignments. The MyLab Interactive Assignments and exercise feedback allow students to master objectives prior to attending class, where Lee then solidifies that understanding with active in-class assignments. Data show that students who perform better on the Interactive Assignments perform better on other class assessments.
MyLab Accounting educator study examines student performance
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Joe Welker
College of Western Idaho
20-Aug-2018
The majority of students (93%) scoring above average on MyLab assignments earned an A, B, or C as their final course grade, demonstrating mastery of course content. Students who completed most MyLab assignments earned higher average exam grades than students who skipped two or more MyLab assignments.
Pearson Inclusive Access study highlights increased outcomes
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Stephanie Duguid, Dean of Academic Instruction
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
15-Aug-2018
Graduation rates have increased eight percentage points and retention rates have increased ten percentage points after the implementation of Pearson Inclusive Access. Student success rates in gateway mathematics courses have increased 17 percentage points with Inclusive Access in place. A comparative analysis of traditional textbook package prices and Inclusive Access costs indicate that students save an average of 68% off traditional prices when using Inclusive Access course materials.
Educator study compares retention rates in a class test of MyLab Intro to Business
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Janet Brooks, Residential Faculty and Business & Information Technology e-courses coordinator
Glendale Community College
14-Aug-2018
The retention rate for students in the pilot section using MyLab was 16 percentage points higher than the retention rate for students in the section not using MyLab.
Pearson Inclusive Access study documents increased student engagement
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Lynett Rock, Math and Science Division Chair
Connors State College
14-Aug-2018
After Pearson Inclusive Access was implemented, the percentage of students enrolled in MyLab Math across four courses who began to submit homework assignments by the second week of the semester increased twelve percentage points, from 75% to 87%.
MyLab Business Communication educator study examines student performance
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Dr. Donna Kizzier, Associate Professor
Morehead State University
13-Aug-2018
Data show that students who earned higher MyLab assignment scores also earned higher final course letter grades. Students completing all MyLab assignments earned average exam scores five percentage points higher than students who skipped at least one assignment. 87% of respondents on a voluntary, end-of-semester survey agreed that their understanding of the course material increased as a result of using MyLab.
Revel educator study examines impact on student performance in Microeconomics
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Dr. Austin Boyle, Assistant Teaching Professor
Penn State University
13-Aug-2018
Mastering Physics educator study reports on redesign of calc-based physics course
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Sarah Formica, Associate Professor
University of North Georgia
13-Aug-2018
Mastering was implemented in a flipped classroom to provide diverse learning resources, enhance problem-solving skills, and minimize homework copying.
MyLab IT educator study highlights success of badging initiative in Computer Information Technology courses
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Professor Mike Puopolo
Bunker Hill Community College
6-Aug-2018
Across four CIT courses in Spring 2018, 63% of students achieved introductory MyLab IT Microsoft Office badges. 93% of the students who reported receiving a badge on an end-of-semester survey also reported claiming the badge with Acclaim. 88% of student survey respondents agreed that MyLab IT badges add value, and 85% agreed that MyLab IT badges give an advantage when applying to jobs.
MyLab IT educator study examines impact of missed assignments on course success
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Erik Ford, Instructor
University of Oregon
6-Aug-2018
Students missing three or fewer assignments had an average final course score of 95% — 19 percentage points higher than students who missed four or more assignments and had an average final course score of 76%. Assignment completion is critical to course success, as students must achieve at least 82.5% to pass the course. Since implementing MyLab IT, course evaluation ratings have increased and remained steady, a testament to the course’s new redesigned structure, assignments, and the instructor’s teaching methods.
For instructors, technology can mean less time grading and more time for lecture preparation. But how does it benefit your students? Find out how MyLab, Mastering, and Revel are helping engage, support, and prepare students to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
MyLab means less time grading and more time for lecture preparation. But how does it benefit your students? Find out how four institutions implement MyLab to prepare and engage students for success in the classroom and beyond.
MyLab Finance educator study examines the impact of homework and Excel-based assignments
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James Nelson
East Carolina University
18-Jul-2018
Data indicate that successful completion of MyLab homework assignments was indicative of higher final course scores. 92% of respondents agreed that completing Excel projects for homework exercises allowed them to practice problem solving in a real-world environment.
Revel AIS educator study examines impact on student performance
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Deb Habel
Wayne State University
28-Jun-2018
To encourage more engagement with the Accounting Information Systems course content, Habel implemented Revel instead of a traditional print text. Students responded positively, with 70% of survey respondents indicating they preferred the interactivity of Revel to a more traditional print text. All students scoring above average on Revel quizzes passed the course with an A, B, or C as their final course grade, demonstrating mastery of course content.
MyLabsPlus educator study observes increased retention rates in College Prep Math
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Carol Crothers
College of Western Idaho
27-Jun-2018
Learn how one institution used MyMathTest as a diagnostic exam to create Individualized Learning Plans in MyLab Math for their students.
MyLab Accounting educator study evaluates quiz and exam scores
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Nancy Emerson
North Dakota State University
26-Jun-2018
Online homework in MyAccountingLab helps Emerson's students gain a solid foundation and grasp of the core accounting concepts and standards covered in the course. Data show a strong, positive correlation between average MyLab quiz scores and average exam scores.
MyLab MIS and MyLab IT educator study examines quiz and exam scores
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Chris Vegter, Director of Academic Technology and Information Resources
University of North Colorado
22-Jun-2018
Data indicate that successful completion of MyLab IT Access Grader Projects was indicative of higher average MyLab Access exam scores. 90% of survey respondents agreed that their understanding of the MIS course material increased as a result of using MyLab MIS.
MyLab Accounting educator study examines student performance
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Lawrence Chui, Associate Professor
University of St. Thomas
14-Jun-2018
MyLab Accounting was adopted to give students the ability to practice repeatedly in order to assess their learning and master course concepts. Students completing most MyLab assignments earned exam scores 14 percentage points higher than students who skipped more than one assignment.
Mastering Engineering educator study summarizes published research paper findings
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Mark Andersland, Associate Professor
University of Iowa
14-Jun-2018
Iowa conducted a study comparing a student-centered, flipped classroom to a lecture-based, traditional classroom. Results indicated that students in the student-centered section were significantly more engaged and achieved higher learning outcomes than students in the lecture-based section.
Revel educator study examines impact on student performance in Introduction to Composition course
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Dr. Heather Eaton McGrane
Daytona State College
12-Jun-2018
Revel quizzes were implemented to improve student accountability and reading comprehension and therefore lead to more competent writing. Students scoring at or above the median Revel score earned significantly higher average essay scores and final course scores than students who scored below the median Revel score.
MyLab Marketing educator study explores student performance
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JoAnn Atkin
Western Michigan University
11-Jun-2018
To challenge her students to be responsible for their own learning, Atkin adopted MyLab Marketing so they would read the appropriate chapter content and complete assignments prior to attending lecture, hoping to impact long-term retention. Data suggest that those students successfully completing the MyLab homework earned higher quiz, exam, and final course scores than those who earned lower scores on these formative assignments.
Revel Marketing educator study measures exam performance between Revel users and non-users
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Donald Fisher
Dixie State University
6-Jun-2018
Students using Revel earned average exam scores six percentage points higher than students using only a traditional print textbook, and the difference is statistically significant.