THE IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING METHODS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA COURSES.
Conference Tracks
Learning Theories and Pedagogy – Research
Abstract
Blended learning methods that utilize both formal and informal learning have been reported to improve students’ course performance, connections with the material, and retention of course concepts. We studied the impact of blended methods of learning on students’ performance in college algebra courses at a private Historically Black College and University. A mixed methodology was used to collect data for 51 participants on performance on the course pre and post-test, frequency of visits to the STEM Resource Center (SRC), and students’ perceptions. We found that the informal learning setting (SRC attendance) positively impacted the participants’ course performance.
Keywords: STEM, blended instruction, mathematical enrichment, instructional methods, college algebra
Session Format
Poster
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Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Thanh-Thuy Dr., "THE IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING METHODS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA COURSES." (2022). SoTL Commons Conference. 92.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2022/92
THE IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING METHODS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA COURSES.
Blended learning methods that utilize both formal and informal learning have been reported to improve students’ course performance, connections with the material, and retention of course concepts. We studied the impact of blended methods of learning on students’ performance in college algebra courses at a private Historically Black College and University. A mixed methodology was used to collect data for 51 participants on performance on the course pre and post-test, frequency of visits to the STEM Resource Center (SRC), and students’ perceptions. We found that the informal learning setting (SRC attendance) positively impacted the participants’ course performance.
Keywords: STEM, blended instruction, mathematical enrichment, instructional methods, college algebra
