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Mississippi State University

2022

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Success And Confidence In, Or Inclusive Of, Undergraduate Chemistry Students Surrounding A Collaborative Learning Intervention, Encouragement Of Metacognition, And A Multifaceted Scholarship Support Program, Maggie Erin Leake Aug 2022

Success And Confidence In, Or Inclusive Of, Undergraduate Chemistry Students Surrounding A Collaborative Learning Intervention, Encouragement Of Metacognition, And A Multifaceted Scholarship Support Program, Maggie Erin Leake

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Student success in chemistry has been linked to a wide range of factors. Some of these factors are familiar, easily quantified measures; colleges typically rely on factors like high school GPA and measures of aptitude to make admission decisions or set course prerequisites. Success in chemistry courses can be linked to these measures, and math aptitude scores in particular are often used as prerequisites for introductory chemistry courses. However, success in chemistry can also be affected by factors like motivation, peer interactions, sense of belonging, and metacognitive skill. Additionally, outcomes in chemistry and other STEM courses like math and physics …