A Superb Model: An Alternative Approach to General Chemistry Unit 2 B: page 15 of 20
 

 

Dennis Jacobs:
Assessing the Needs of At-Risk Students with Cooperative Learning Strategies

Impact of Alternative Section

Assessment Strategies:
-Effects on conceptual understanding, problem-solving and self-confidence:
--feedback from students.
--evaluation of individual elements of the cooperative learning activities.
-Immediate and long-term benefits:
--retention of ‘at-risk’ students.
--success in advanced science classes.

 

Data Collection:
-Recording in-class learning activities.
-Tracking individual grades and progress.
-Longitudinal study of ‘at-risk’ students:
--progress in subsequent classes.