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Marshall Sundberg and Michael Dini challenged the common assumption that non-STEM majors need a “watered-down” version of an introductory biology course. By using pre- and post-tests from introductory biology exams, they compared the learning…

The idea that students learn best when teaching is tailored to their individual learning styles (such as being a visual or tactile learner) is becoming increasingly popular in education, with many books, workshops, and commercial tests created around…

University students who take STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classes often have high levels of stress and anxiety, which negatively influences learning, performance, and persistence. These students are also at a greater risk…

Adrian Madsen, Sarah B. McKagan, and Eleanor C. Sayre conduct a review of studies examining the gender gap in physics concept inventories, which are standardized multiple-choice tests that are used to assess conceptual understanding in physics.…

Kimberly Tanner argues that the way in which classrooms are structured plays a pivotal role in shaping both student equity and engagement. Tanner offers 21 specific teaching strategies (such as think-pair-share, random calling, and structured…