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

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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 significantly benefits one or more demographic groups over others. Methods: Survey questions were given to students to analyze facets of their peer learning experience, which were then correlated with response variables used to represent student success including quizzes, exams, class grades and GPA. Linear regression analyses were then performed to determine the test statistics for each correlation. Results: Peer learning was found to have a significant correlation with academic success, although the correlation could be both positive and negative depending upon the circumstances. Demographics were also determined to affect how students drew benefits or detriments from peer interactions. Discussion: Some demographic groups were found to be underperforming when utilizing peer learning as compared to the complete sample of participants, highlighting a need to adjust class structure to more equitably distribute the benefits of peer interactions.
  • Keywords: Peer learning, Demographics, Physics Education
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  • Corvallis, Oregon, USA
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