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

Scott Freeman, Sarah L. Eddy, Miles McDonough, Michelle K. Smith, Nnadozie Okoroafor, Hannah Jordt, and Mary Pat Wenderoth
PNAS published ahead of print May 12, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1319030111
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