Increased Student Performance with Revel Strategies for Successful Writing
Pearson | July 16, 2021 in Meaningful Outcomes
by Pearson
How Revel Strategies for Successful Writing contributes to student success
In Spring 2018, Pearson partnered with Dr. Heather Eaton McGrane at Daytona State College to investigate whether Revel for Strategies for Successful Writing by Reinking and von der Osten increased student success in her Introduction to Composition course.
Researchers found that:
- Students scoring at or above the median Revel score earned significantly higher average essay scores and final course scores than students who scored below the median Revel score.
- On an end-of-semester survey, 100% of respondents agreed that completing Revel readings and quizzes better prepared them for class.
- 100% percent of student survey respondents agreed that experiencing the text through Revel helped them to feel more engaged with the course content than a traditional textbook.
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Why did Professor Dr. Heather Eaton McGrane pilot Revel?
In Spring 2018, Dr. McGrane chose to pilot Revel in her accelerated, seven-week Introduction to Composition course in hopes the objective quizzing on reading comprehension would improve student accountability and comprehension, and therefore lead to more competent writing.
How was Revel used in the course?
Revel quizzes and shared writing assignments accounted for 40% of the total course grade and four essay assignments comprised the remaining 60% of the grade. Revel quizzes and shared writing assignments were due weekly with no late assignments accepted. A total of 14 Revel assignments were due (2 per week), covering 13 chapters.
Were students successful over the semester?
Students scoring at or above the median Revel score earned higher average essay scores and final course scores than students who scored below the median Revel score.
In Spring 2018, students completed a voluntary, end-of-semester survey regarding their experience with Revel. 100% of the respondents reported that:
- They were able to sign in and access Revel the first week of class
- Experiencing the text through Revel helped them feel more engaged with the course content than a traditional textbook
- Completing Revel readings and quizzes better prepared them for class
- Revel is a good value for the money
Did students like using Revel?
Students were very satisfied with Revel, with all survey respondents rating their experience with Revel as excellent or good. In addition, all respondents described their experience learning to use Revel as very easy or easy.
When asked what the benefits of Revel were, student responses included:
- “The ability to conveniently complete assignments on the go with the app is a huge plus!”
- “[Revel] provided a better understanding and was very well organized. It helped me a lot with keeping track of all my assignments.”
- “The quizzes were graded instantly, so there was no wondering about my grade.”
Conclusion
Performance results indicate that students who scored at or above the median Revel score earned higher final course scores and higher average essay scores than students who scored below the median.
Further, end-of-survey results indicate students recognize the value of Revel and see it as a beneficial addition to their course, with all respondents agreeing Revel quizzes increased their understanding of course material and they felt more engaged with the course content than a traditional textbook.
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