Implementing and studying a peer learning program to increase student success in calculus and statistics across two- and four-year institutions

Summary

With support from the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program), this Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences, Level 1 project aims to initiate and test Peer Assisted Learning, a successful modified Peer-Led Team Learning concurrent model, in two new settings to enhance the quality of STEM education, decrease fail rates and improve grades, retention, and feelings of belonging. The first setting is in Calculus 1 and 2 courses at a California community college where the recent state Assembly Bill 1705 is altering prerequisite requirements f