Blended Science Methods & Conceptual Physics

2005 hp Technology for Teaching Grant Project Blended Science Methods and Conceptual Physics
G. Student Learning: Evidence - pre/post exams Pre/post midterm and final exam scores for blended students (6%-8% gain in scores) “Pre” data represents the scores of 43 blended program students ( Fall 2003 and Fall 2004 semesters) prior to project implementation. “Post” data represents the scores of 45 blended students ( Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters) during the 1 year hp project implementation. Modest (6% –8%) but significant and consistent gains in scores were documented on each of the two midterm exams and the final exam. To establish the validity of the data exam questions were selected from the same pool of True/False, multiple choice, and "hands on" performance assessments. Pre/post midterm and final exam scores compare pre "non blended" to post "blended" students (18%-24% gain in scores) Non blended P107 students take the P107 without concurrent enrollment in EDTE316. This data shows the combined effect of the blended program curriculum and the technology implementation. *Note there is some self selection bias imbedded in this comparison.