Mastering Physics efficacy report

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In the context of this study, conducted at Penn State University with students enrolled in Phys 211, Pearson is able to make the following correlational statements about the efficacy of Mastering Physics:
A 10% increase in Mastering Physics homework grades is linked to a 4% increase in exam scores.
A 10% increase in Mastering Physics homework grades is linked to a 2% increase in FCI gains.
In the context of this study, conducted at Penn State University for students enrolled in Phys 212 after completing Phys 211 the prior semester, Pearson is able to make the following correlational statements about the efficacy of Mastering Physics:
A 10% increase in Mastering Physics homework grades is linked to a 4% increase in exam scores.
A 10% increase in Mastering Physics homework grades is linked to a 3% increase in BEMA post-test scores.
Requesting an additional 50 hints on homework assignments is associated with an increase in average exam scores of 2 percentage points.
Requesting an additional 50 hints on homework assignments is associated with an increase in students’ BEMA post-test scores of 3 percentage points.
But what if students were already high achievers?
All of our efficacy statements reflect a relationship between Mastering Physics and performance above and beyond students’ prior achievement. That means, for the whole sample of students in both studies, researchers took into account students’ prior academic achievement such as their scores on the ALEKS test, and measured the contribution of Mastering Physics on top of that.
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Professor Delena Bell Gatch of Georgia Southern University found that students who practiced homework assignments outside of class were more prepared for class and lab, and performed better on assessments.
“I can...get a sense of student motivation based on participation in homework...This kind of consistent monitoring and assessment...enables me to target at-risk students.”
— Delena Bell Gatch, Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University, US
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Professor Delena Bell Gatch, of Georgia Southern University, implemented Mastering Physics to provide her students with immediate feedback and grading so they know where they need to improve.
“Take practice quizzes online to reduce the risk of making simple mistakes and ensure that you know material.”
— Student, Georgia Southern University, US