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An Examination of Determinants of Student Performance in Introductory Chemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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open in viewerFailure in first year courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a concern as it occurs at a relatively high rate of 6.5% and impedes academic progress immediately. This project investigated the 11.4% failure rate in the introductory chemistry course CH1010. By researching chemistry instruction in high schools, the background WPI freshman start college with was evaluated. The impact of the use of academic resources was also examined. It was found that students who feel that they were more adequately prepared from high school fared better in CH1010, and that resources such as math and science help sessions were under utilized.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-043015-122715
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- 2015
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- 2015-04-30
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- Worcester
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