Does a Preparatory Chemistry Course Lead to Increased Student Success in General Chemistry?
Session Format
Conference Session (20 minutes)
Location
Room 218/220
Abstract for the conference program
In 2013 the Valdosta State Chemistry Department designed and implemented a preparatory course for Chemistry after analyzing DFW data(grades of D and F and Withdrawals) for general chemistry. The goal of the new preparatory course is to review basic chemistry, math and problem-solving needed for success in general chemistry. This presentation reviews data to date on the effect on grades in general chemistry for students who have taken the preparatory course. In addition to grades, other factors such as patterns in change of major and the extension of success to the second semester of general chemistry are analyzed.
Proposal Track
Research Project
Start Date
3-3-2017 3:00 PM
End Date
3-3-2017 3:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Gosnell, Donna L., "Does a Preparatory Chemistry Course Lead to Increased Student Success in General Chemistry?" (2017). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019). 27.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2017/2017/27
Does a Preparatory Chemistry Course Lead to Increased Student Success in General Chemistry?
Room 218/220
In 2013 the Valdosta State Chemistry Department designed and implemented a preparatory course for Chemistry after analyzing DFW data(grades of D and F and Withdrawals) for general chemistry. The goal of the new preparatory course is to review basic chemistry, math and problem-solving needed for success in general chemistry. This presentation reviews data to date on the effect on grades in general chemistry for students who have taken the preparatory course. In addition to grades, other factors such as patterns in change of major and the extension of success to the second semester of general chemistry are analyzed.
