Re: pre/post scores vis-a-vie 7/11/01

[Vic Decarlo <vdecarlo@DEPAUW.EDU>]

    I gave the FCI as a pre- and post-test in my
intro physics class this fall.  The Hake g-factor for
the class was 0.56 - about the same gain as in previous
years.  So, based on FCI scores (and overall quiz and
exam scores), I didn't see 9/11 having a noticeable
effect on student performance.

Vic DeCarlo
DePauw University

kyle forinash wrote:

> I noticed my classes post scores on the FCI that last semester was much
> lower than in years past. I was discussing this with someone and they
> suggested that the events of Sept. 11 may have had an effect on student
> performance. We do not have enough classes here to either verify or
> disprove this idea. Is there anyone on the list who does? Has anyone else
> noticed a change in post FCI scores last semester that would indicate a
> significant difference from previous years?

> kyle
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