Meaningful Outcomes

Educators and researchers share how Pearson products have positively impacted learning experiences for students.

  • Mastering Physics enhances student success in Elementary Physics I

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    Mastering Physics contributes to student success

    From Fall 2016 to Fall 2017, Pearson partnered with Professor John McClain from Temple College in Temple, TX to investigate the impact of Mastering™ Physics with Conceptual Physics by Hewitt on student success in his Elementary Physics I course.

  • Mastering Physics increases student engagement and supports student success

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    How Mastering Physics contributes to student success and increases engagement

    In Spring 2018, Professor Adam Beehler from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT partnered with Pearson to investigate how Modified Mastering™ Physics for College Physics: A Strategic Approach by Knight, Jones, and Field impacted student success in his General Physics I course.

  • Course redesign utilizing Mastering Physics increases student success

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    Course redesign incorporating Mastering Physics contributes to student success

    Professor Sarah Formica from the University of North Georgia was looking for a way to curb cheating and increase student success in her Principles of Physics I course, and as part of that redesign she adopted Mastering™ Physics and Learning Catalytics™. Through this 10-year redesign the following was noted:

    • FCI normalized gains were significantly higher for students taking the flipped format with Mastering Physics.
    • The Mastering homework implementation was designed to discourage students from cheating and to motivate them to do extra practice without looking up solutions.
    • The instructor used Learning Catalytics to evaluate understanding and determine student misconceptions during class.