Top Nine Most Used Items in Mastering Biology

We have pulled the most widely used question types in Mastering Biology from across Canada. Please see below for a description and preview of those item types.

Spoiler Alert: We also have 3 NEW item types in Mastering (Scroll to the bottom to see what they are).

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Mastering Your Mindset

These questions help students understand the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset as they begin their academic journey.

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BioFlix Tutorials

BioFlix tutorials in Mastering Biology are 3D movie-quality animations designed to help students visualize complex biology topics. They come with automatically graded coaching activities that reinforce the concepts shown in the animations.

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Dynamic Study Modules

Dynamic Study Modules in Mastering Biology are adaptive learning tools designed to help students study and retain course topics more effectively.

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Experimental Inquiry Tutorials

Experimental Inquiry Tutorials in Mastering Biology allow students to replicate classic biology experiments and learn the conceptual aspects of experimental design. These tutorials provide an opportunity for students to critically evaluate experiments, make decisions about how to set up, interpret, assess, and evaluate other experiments1. They enhance understanding by engaging students in hands-on exploration and analysis of biological concepts.
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Building Vocabulary Tutorial

Building Vocabulary tutorials in Mastering Biology focus on helping students understand essential terms and concepts related to biology. These tutorials often cover word roots, metric prefixes, and other vocabulary relevant to biological science.
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Making Connections Questions

Making Connections questions in Mastering Biology are designed to help students connect biological concepts to real-world scenarios and applications. These questions encourage critical thinking and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical understanding. For example, one might explore how the structure of phospholipids in the plasma membrane relates to their function in cell membranes.
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Misconceptions Questions

Misconception questions in Mastering Biology are designed to challenge students’ understanding by presenting common misconceptions related to biological concepts. These questions aim to identify and address areas where students might have incorrect or incomplete knowledge.
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Science in the Classroom questions

Science in the Classroom questions in Mastering Biology provide an interactive learning experience for students. These questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking and connect biological concepts to real-world scenarios. For example, one study revolutionized cell biology and molecular genetics by demonstrating that GFP expression can produce light in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells without additional substrates or enzymes1. These questions encourage students to explore scientific phenomena, analyze data, and deepen their understanding of biology
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Concept Map Tutorials

Concept map tutorials in Mastering Biology are a valuable learning resource that helps students understand complex biological concepts through visual representation.

We are really pleased to offer these THREE new item types in Mastering Biology.

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BIAS test

New BIAS test questions ask students to evaluate a source to determine if it is reliable or not
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New Data Modelling Activities

Data modeling activities in Mastering Biology are simulations designed to help students understand data interpretation, manipulate variables, and explore variable growth curves.
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New Study Skills Modules

Study Skills Modules guide students in becoming better learners. Whether they struggle with course content or lack study skills, the modules help students rethink their approach to learning.

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