Jeffrey C Valentine, Stephen M Leach, Allison P Fowler, Diana K Stojda, Geraldine Macdonald
Families and Schools Together (FAST) for improving outcomes for children and their families
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
quantitative reasoning one core competencies identified priority transforming undergraduate biology curriculum however firstyear biology majors often lack confidence quantitative skills revised introductory biology lab emphasize teaching basic laboratory calculations utilizing multiple teaching tools including online prelab quizzes minilab lectures calculation worksheets online video tutorials addition implemented repetitive assessment approach whereby three types basic calculationsunit conversions calculating molar concentrations calculating dilutionswere assessed quizzes exams throughout semester results showed learning improved three quantitative problem types assessed learning gains statistically significant first assessment midterm notably midterm final additionally challenging problem type students calculating molar concentrations showed greatest normalized learning gains second half semester latter result suggests persistent assessment resulted continued learning even formal inclass teaching approaches ended approach easily applied courses curriculum given learning gains achieved could provide powerful means target quantitative skills