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McCann, Lee I.; Ebert, Alexandria R.; Oechsner, Markus; Immel, Kathy R.; Kadah-Ammeter, Tammy L. – Teaching of Psychology, 2019
Three hundred thirty-three Introductory Psychology (IP) students from a 4-year university, 2-year community college, and a technical college provided survey data. Student self-reports significantly differed across schools on hours studied during exam weeks, textbook helpfulness, importance of lecture and class activities, quality and importance of…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Psychology, Vocational Schools, Two Year Colleges
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Felderman, Theresa A. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2014
Interteaching has shown to be an effective alternative to traditional lecture in a number of studies, but thorough analyses of its components, including frequent exams, is limited. Research suggests that increasing the frequency of exams may improve student learning. This study assessed the effectiveness of interteaching's frequent exams component…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Tests, Lecture Method, Academic Achievement
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Thompson, Carla J.; McCann, Patricia – MathAMATYC Educator, 2010
One prohibitory component to graduation rates in college is the lack of student success in college algebra. The current national passing rate of college students enrolled in college algebra is approximately 40 percent. Lack of success in college algebra creating higher enrollments in remediation courses for students has also been linked to…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Graduation Rate, College Graduates, College Environment