Improved Learning in a Large-Enrollment Physics Class

@article{Deslauriers2011ImprovedLI,
  title={Improved Learning in a Large-Enrollment Physics Class},
  author={Louis Deslauriers and Ellen N. Schelew and Carl E. Wieman},
  journal={Science},
  year={2011},
  volume={332},
  pages={862 - 864}
}
We compared the amounts of learning achieved using two different instructional approaches under controlled conditions. [] Key Result We found increased student attendance, higher engagement, and more than twice the learning in the section taught using research-based instruction.
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