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Whittle, Sue R.; Bickerdike, Sue R. – Journal of Biological Education, 2015
Practical skills are important for the employability of biosciences graduates; however, first year science undergraduates often struggle to adapt to university practical classes, affecting skills development and decreasing their enthusiasm for laboratory work. This study describes the effects of introducing online multimedia practical support…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Electronic Learning, Undergraduate Students, Skill Development
Slavin, Robert E.; Lake, Cynthia; Groff, Cynthia – Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education, 2008
This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of mathematics programs for middle and high schools. Study inclusion requirements included use of a randomized or matched control group, a study duration of at least twelve weeks, and equality at pretest. There were 102 qualifying studies, 28 of which used random assignment to treatments.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Cooperative Learning, Effect Size, Control Groups