A meta-analysis of 225 undergraduate STEM studies found better examination performance and lower failure rates under active learning than under traditional lecturing.

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"A meta-analysis of 225 undergraduate STEM studies found better examination performance and lower failure rates under active learning than under traditional lecturing."

The meta-analysis provides strong evidence that active engagement can improve learning outcomes, although it studies undergraduate STEM classrooms rather than programming practice specifically.

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Source title Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics

Source authors Scott Freeman, Sarah L. Eddy, Miles McDonough, Michelle K. Smith, Nnadozie Okoroafor, Hannah Jordt, and Mary Pat Wenderoth

Source year 2014

Confidence high

Importance high