Drs. Madelaine Bates and Susan Forman The Role of Distributed Practice and Problem-Centered Learning on Retention of Mathematical Concepts and Skills in Elementary Algebra Drs. Madelaine Bates and Susan Forman

The project was designed to answer two questions: (1) does distributed practice of homework assignments lead to higher passing rates in the course and on the COMPASS (2) does a problem-centered approach with distributed practice lead to higher passing rates in the course and on the COMPASS

Experimental Design Spring 2010 — Control Group Fall 2010 — Distributed Practice Spring 2011 — Distributed Practice with Problem Centered Approach