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Mastering Physics educator study reports on strategies to engage students in learning
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Adam Beehler
University of Utah
24-Jan-2019
Mastering Physics was implemented to provide interactive resources for both in- and out-of-class use, along with in-class active learning. The groups of students who earned above average Mastering scores had significantly higher final exam averages, and a strong correlation was found between pre-lecture Mastering homework and Learning Catalytics.
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Mastering Physics Impact Evaluation Study
Impact Evaluation study (PDF)
Penn State University
25-Sep-2018
This study was conducted by Pearson's Impact Evaluation Team as part of their efficacy reporting. In 2015 and 2016, Pearson conducted an analysis of course data with Penn State University and found that students in Introductory Physics courses who did better on their Mastering Physics homework tended to perform better in course exams and external standardized assessments (FCI and BEMA). Penn State emphasized the importance of using Mastering homework for practice and learning rather than as a primary way to earn course credit.
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.
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.
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.”
Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: How can cheating on Mastering homework be addressed?
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1-Apr-2018
What best practices should be implemented to address cheating? How can you implement homework to motivate students to work the problems themselves? This spotlight includes research-based strategies designed to provide guidance to educators when needed.
Special Interest Article on Active Learning: Engaging Distracted Students in the Classroom
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1-Dec-2017
Do you struggle with students who are more focused on their tablets than what’s happening in the classroom? Do you see students with a death grip on their phones trying to sneak glances as you lecture? Do you feel like you are competing with a digital device for a student’s attention? This article discusses active learning strategies to address those issues, along with examples of how instructors have implemented Mastering and Learning Catalytics as part of a redesign to more active learning.
Special Interest Article on Planning Your Technology Implementation
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1-Dec-2017
Research demonstrates that technology-enhanced instruction can both increase student learning outcomes and lead to greater efficiencies in costs and other resources. As more instructors adopt educational technology, it is important that they understand how to implement the technology to achieve their desired goals.
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