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Pearson digital solutions support and extend teaching and learning in pursuit of defined learner outcomes. This searchable collection of case studies documents implementation results and educational best practices in a range of learning environments. Browse educator-provided evidence below. Learn more about how you can share your results.
Revel educator study examines impact on student performance in Art Appreciation course
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Dr. Patricia Eshagh
California State University, Stanislaus
4-Jun-2018
Revel was implemented with the goal of improving student reading, engagement, and preparedness for class sessions. Students scoring at or above the median Revel score earned significantly higher average exam scores and final course scores than students who scored below the median Revel score.
MyLab Accounting educator study explores student performance
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Khondkar Karim
University of Massachusetts Lowell
31-May-2018
After implementation of MyLab, the percentage of students earning an A for the final course grade increased 26 percentage points (from 8% to 34%) and the percentage of students failing the course declined 13 percentage points (from 22% to 9%).
MyLab Marketing educator study examines exam scores and final course grades
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Sanjay Sisodiya
University of Idaho
29-May-2018
MyLab Marketing was adopted to challenge students to be responsible for their own learning by reading chapter content and completing assignments before class. Data suggest that students successfully completing the MyLab homework and quizzes are earning higher exam and final course grades than those earning lower scores on these formative assignments.
Revel educator study examines impact on student performance in Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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Aileen Ochoa
Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
23-May-2018
Requiring Revel in the course has led to increased student preparedness and engagement, along with improved overall performance. Students scoring at or above the median Revel score earned significantly higher final course scores than students who scored below the median Revel score.
MyLab Business Statistics educator study analyzes exam scores
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Gary Bliss
Florida State University
21-May-2018
After implementing MyLab Business Statistics, the percent of students earning an A or B as the final course grade increased substantially over two previous semesters when other programs were in use.
Revel educator study examines impact on student performance in online and face-to-face formats of Art History course
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Stephany Rimland
Harper College
14-May-2018
To learn more about the impact of Revel on student success, this study focuses on evaluating differences in Revel implementation and results between Rimland’s face-to-face course and her online course during the Fall 2017 semester.
Roadmap to Corequisite Redesign: Key points to consider when implementing a corequisite solution
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7-May-2018
Designed to walk instructors, administrators, and committees through initial thoughts about corequisite course design and MyLab integration, this roadmap highlights how institutions across the country are handling the transition and provides specific suggestions for MyLab usage.
MyLab Math in MyLabsPlus educator study looks at effect of regulated multiple attempts on quizzes in fully online College Algebra course
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Kim Walters
Mississippi State University
7-May-2018
Fully online sections that had staggered minimum prerequisite homework scores in order to earn multiple quiz attempts saw increased scores in all course metrics, notably five percentage points in overall course grade and six percentage points on test averages.
Mastering Physics educator study reports on the success of using different assignment types
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John McClain
Temple College
1-May-2018
Smaller, more frequent Mastering homework was assigned pre- and post-lecture to engage students and provide diverse learning opportunities. Results show that the group of students with above average Mastering scores had a higher exam average.
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MyLab Math educator study examines impact of homework scores on pass rates in College Algebra II
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Steven Hair
Penn State
27-Apr-2018
MyLab Math brings consistency across sections of this freshman math course. While the pass rate for the Fall 2017 cohort of College Algebra II was 79%, the pass rate for students earning 85% or higher on MyLab homework was 52 percentage points higher than for those students who earned less than 85% on MyLab homework.
Morgan State University evaluates the impact of Smarthinking online tutoring on academic performance
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27-Apr-2018
Instructors teaching writing-intensive courses indicated that their students’ writing skills, confidence, and work quality improved as a result of the interaction with Smarthinking tutors. Students expressed appreciation for the fast turnaround and expert grammar and writing assistance provided by Smarthinking tutors.
Chestnut Hill College deploys Smarthinking online tutoring to boost students' academic skills
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24-Apr-2018
Students, noting the positive impact of Smarthinking, indicated that they would use Smarthinking again and would encourage their peers to take advantage of the resource. We learned that introducing Smarthinking to students during their first year coursework enables students to form a healthy habit of accessing support services.
MyLab Business Law educator study observes Dynamic Study Modules and Mini Sim scores
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Joe Cooke
Walla Walla Community College
18-Apr-2018
Every student scoring above average on MyLab assignments earned an A as their final course grade. On an end-of-semester student survey, 100% of respondents agreed that their use of MyLab positively impacted their quiz scores.
MyLab Finance educator study analyzes quiz and exam scores
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Mike Morgan
University of Southern Mississippi
12-Apr-2018
tudents earning above average MyLab homework scores had higher average exam scores (nine percentage points higher) than students who scored below average on MyLab Finance homework. Eighty-four percent of student survey respondents agreed that they completed more homework for this course than they would have if MyLab had not been required.
MyLab Operations Management educator study analyzes pre-lecture homework assignments and simulations
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Richard Vail
Colorado Mesa University
6-Apr-2018
MyLab Operations Management was adopted to encourage students to participate in their own learning and facilitate greater understanding of the course content. Ninety percent of students earning an above average MyLab homework score earned an A as their final course grade; 87% of student survey respondents agreed that the pre-lecture assignments in MyLab helped them understand the basic concepts in the upcoming lecture.
Valencia College evaluates the impact of Smarthinking online tutoring on student success and persistence
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3-Apr-2018
Students who used both face-to-face and online tutoring had the highest success rates. Students who used tutoring of any type appeared more likely to be retained while students who used both types of tutoring appeared to have the highest rates of retention term-to-term and year-to-year. Students identified the prompting of an instructor as the most influential factor in their seeking tutoring assistance.
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Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: How can students be held accountable for coming to class prepared?
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1-Apr-2018
Find out how instructors can implement pre-lecture assignments in Mastering to prepare for class. Said one educator, "Since adoption of Mastering Biology and implementation of pre-lecture homework assignments, students are noticeably more engaged during lectures, and classes are more interactive.”
Inclusive Access enables students to access course materials on or before the first day of class, reduces the cost of their education, and improves student performance and retention. Find out how four institutions implement the program in this spotlight on Inclusive Access.
Find out how four different institutions required Revel in order to prepare and engage students and increase course success.
Find out how two educators required Revel in their History courses in order to prepare and engage students and increase course success.
Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: What if exam scores aren't reflective of homework scores?
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1-Apr-2018
If correlations between required Mastering homework scores and exam performance are not strong, first try to understand why. The initial thought may be that students are cheating on homework. While that can be the case, it is not the only reason that can happen as demonstrated by the examples shared in this spotlight.