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August 13, 2026Active Learning in Higher Education

Developmental Feedback as a High-Impact Teaching Practice

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LTLauren Van TillIHIsabel HernandezKCKelly A. Cotter

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Overview

Quasi-experimental study finds developmental feedback improves student success in chemistry courses, suggesting effective teaching methods.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the impact of developmental feedback on student success in General Chemistry courses.
  • Quasi-experimental design evaluated the effects of developmental feedback.
  • Sample size of 58 students enrolled in General Chemistry at a public university in California.
  • Comparison of failure rates and standardized test scores between classes using and not using developmental feedback.
  • Students receiving developmental feedback had significantly lower failure rates compared to those who did not.
  • The group with developmental feedback achieved marginally higher standardized test scores.
  • Positive student feedback indicated that developmental feedback enhanced their understanding of course material.

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Till et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d769b2b0e0cff3f640201https://doi.org/10.1177/14697874261472912
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