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Analyzing the Effect of Peer Learning on Academic Success within Physics Education

Creator:

Dreyer, Gabriel

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Objective: This study presents an in-depth review of the correlations between peer learning methods and Academic success for students within the Oregon State University introductory PH 20X physics series. This study also sought to determine how, if any, demographics impacted the relationship between these correlates, and if the course structure...

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Honors College Thesis

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_____________________________________________________________________ Evan Thatcher, Committee Member, representing The Department of Physics
Initial Mathematical Competency as a Determinant of Student Success in Algebra-Based Physics Courses

Creator:

Guske, Christopher

Abstract:

There has been a growing focus within the physics education field on researching the determinants to student success in college physics. Numerous investigations have examined the relationship between initial mathematical competency and student performance in college physics and have found considerable positive correlations. We contribute to this existing research on...

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Honors College Thesis

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_____________________________________________________________________ Evan Thatcher, Committee Member, representing Department of Physics
Introductory Physics 20X Comparative Study

Creator:

Frey, Brooke

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The Introductory Physics 20X series has developed an advanced, metacognitive curriculum which requires a high degree of active learning in order for students to succeed in the class. Recently, the series has been transferred to the online campus, Ecampus, and is now available for distance learners. My work is focused...

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Honors College Thesis

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____________________________________________________________ Evan Thatcher, Committee Member, representing Physics