Researcher ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-2160-5565
Graduation Year
2022
Date of Submission
12-2021
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Molecular Biology
Reader 1
Mary Hatcher-Skeers
Reader 2
Paul Buckley
Terms of Use & License Information
Abstract
In response to achievement gaps amongst students entering introductory chemistry at Washington State University, a preparatory chemistry course was developed featuring a novel curricular design, flipped-classroom approach, and weekly tutorial sessions led by an undergraduate TA. Cohorts of students completing the preparatory class before entering the introductory chemistry course were compared to their peers through analysis of course GPAs, homework, lab, and assessment scores; The performance of underrepresented groups in STEM (women, first generation, underrepresented minorities) were evaluated to determine what student populations experience greater achievement gaps and propose curricular changes that better support all students.
Recommended Citation
Juarez, Jazmyn, "Promoting Student Success in General Chemistry with a Novel Preparatory Chemistry Course" (2022). CMC Senior Theses. 2885.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2885
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
