Original paper

Small fish in a small pond: the impact of collaborative learning on academic success for less-prepared students in a highly selective STEM environment

Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Pages: 294 - 306
Published: Oct 16, 2018
Abstract
This study examines academic outcomes for university students engaged in a supplemental peer learning program in a selective institution. Using a matched sample of 1266 students, half enrolled in the supplemental program and half not enrolled, we find that participating students on average earned higher grades in linked courses. Using a subsample of students in a chemistry course sequence, we find program participants were more likely to remain...
Paper Details
Title
Small fish in a small pond: the impact of collaborative learning on academic success for less-prepared students in a highly selective STEM environment
Published Date
Oct 16, 2018
Volume
38
Issue
2
Pages
294 - 306
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