Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ971244
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-3667
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The Impact of the University of Utah's LEAP Program on Student Performance
Bliss, Carolyn; Webb, Jeff; St. Andre, Mark
Journal of General Education, v61 n1 p39-58 2012
This article reports the results of a quantitative matching study investigating the impact on first-year students of a two-semester learning community. Results indicate a statistically significant association between LEAP participation and academic performance measured by retention, GPA, and time to graduation. Participation was associated with improved performance only for women. (Contains 7 tables, 1 figure and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Communities of Practice, College Freshmen, Statistical Inference, Student Participation, Academic Persistence, Time to Degree, Gender Differences, Improvement Programs, Student Improvement, Achievement Gains, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards
WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/81655
