Mastering Biology Efficacy Report

For an overview of Mastering Biology and more information:
In the context of this study, conducted at a North American state-related, land-grant, doctoral university, for students enrolled in the foundational biology course, Pearson is able to make the following relational (correlational, not predictive) statement about the efficacy of Mastering Biology:
Averaging at least 90% or better on Mastering Biology homework assignments is associated with a 9% increase in exam scores.
But what if students were already high achievers?
Our efficacy statement reflects a relationship between Mastering Biology and performance above and beyond students' prior achievement. That means, for the whole sample of students in the study, researchers took into account students' prior academic achievement such as their estimated prior grade point average (GPA), and measured the contribution of Mastering Biology on top of that.
Hear directly from our customers and students about how they are using Mastering Biology
Engage Students
At Broward College, assistant professor Thaddeus McRae used the resources in Mastering Biology to engage students at different points in the learning process.
“Mastering Biology helped me understand some material better than a textbook would because of all the different methods they used to explain various topics.”
— Intro to Biology student, Broward College, US
Encourage Preparation
At Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, instructor Cathy Hughes found students weren't reading the textbook. After implementing pre-lecture Mastering Biology assignments, students came to class more prepared to learn.
“...with a few exceptions, my students have a better grasp of the basics, which frees up my class time to focus on the processes, as well as conduct collaborative learning activities and labs.”
— Cathy Hughes, Instructor, Seneca College, Toronto, Canada