Student success using MySpanishLab
Pearson Results Team | May 21, 2021 in Meaningful Outcomes
In Spring 2016, Pearson worked with Associate Professor Sara Beaudrie at Arizona State University to investigate whether the use of MySpanishLab helped students succeed.
Researchers found that:
- Students who scored an average of 80 percent or higher on MySpanishLab homework had higher midterm and final exam scores than students who scored lower than 80 percent on MySpanishLab homework.
- Data show a strong correlation between student performance on MySpanishLab homework and quizzes and overall course scores.
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Why did Sara Beaudrie adopt MySpanishLab?
Sara Beaudrie, Associate Professor and Spanish language program coordinator, and her colleagues decided to switch to the flipped classroom model because even though a communicative classroom was in place, the proficiency levels students reached were not as high as expected. Faculty felt that the flipped classroom model provided the most benefits and value for the on-ground class time that students did have and would be more effective in helping students achieve course learning outcomes.
How was MySpanishLab used in this course?
Each week, students have about 25 computer-graded activities assigned; students have three attempts for each activity. Students are provided with a list of activities that they are expected to complete before each class session, but final homework is formally due at the end of each week. In an end-of-semester survey (15 percent response rate), more than half of students reported spending two or more hours a week on MySpanishLab homework; 19 percent reported spending more than four hours a week.
Did MySpanishLab improve student success?
Students who scored an average of 80 percent or higher on MySpanishLab homework had higher midterm and final exam scores than students who scored lower than 80 percent on MySpanishLab homework.
Data show a strong correlation between student performance on MySpanishLab homework and quizzes and overall course scores.
Did the students like using MySpanishLab?
Student responses from an end-of-semester survey included:
“I like that it gave us the opportunity to be ready and be prepared when coming to class. It made the lessons much easier to participate and do well in.”
“I used all of the study guides, vocab flashcards, and extra practice. I loved MySpanishLab—it helped me tremendously.”
