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ERIC Number: EJ752621
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 6
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
The Effectiveness of Online Homework in an Introductory Science Class
Allain, Rhett; Williams, Troy
Journal of College Science Teaching, v35 n6 p28-30 May-Jun 2006
Does the use of an online homework system such as WebAssign (http://webassign.net) in an introductory astronomy course affect student performance? Four sections of introductory astronomy were compared in various homework situations, from no graded homework to graded homework online. Results show that there are no significant differences in conceptual understanding or test scores. Students did report spending more time studying course materials outside of class when online homework was graded. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Homework, Computer Uses in Education, Astronomy, College Science, Introductory Courses, Instructional Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Scores, Science Achievement, Student Surveys, Concept Formation, Time on Task
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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