Interactive Reading and Auto-Graded Homework Analytics and Correlations for Multiple Cohorts When Using an Interactive Textbook for Material and Energy Balances

Authors

  • Samantha Yanosko University of Toledo, United States
  • Grant Valentine University of Toledo, United States
  • Matthew W Liberatore University of Toledo, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5495-7145

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18260/2-1-370.660-135715

Abstract

An interactive textbook for a material and energy balances course measured over 1,300 reading interactions and hundreds of auto-graded problems per student each term. Specifically, seven cohorts and 601 students completed over 700,000 reading interactions and 150,000 auto-graded problems. Median reading participation was over 93%. Median correct of over 91% on auto-graded problems with unlimited attempts was found. Both reading and homework success correlate with final course grades, but to different degrees.

Author Biographies

Samantha Yanosko, University of Toledo, United States

Samantha Yanosko is currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Toledo and expects to earn a BS degree in December 2024. She has assisted with multiple areas of research and data analysis regarding zyBooks reading participation and challenge activities. She became interested in performing research after completing a chemical engineering course that used zyBooks.

Grant Valentine, University of Toledo, United States

Grant Valentine is an undergraduate student studying chemical engineering at the University of Toledo expecting to graduate in 2025. 

Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo, United States

Matthew W. Liberatore is Professor and Department Chair in the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University. He was a full-time faculty member at the University of Toledo from 2015 to 2024 where this work was completed. His research involves rheology and engineering education, specifically developing problems from YouTube® videos, active learning, learning analytics, and interactive textbooks. His interactive textbooks explore Material and Energy Balances, Spreadsheets, and Thermodynamics - see zyBooks.com. 

Corresponding author: matthew.liberatore@utoledo.edu

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Published

2025-02-12

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 2 (2025): Spring 2025

Section

Manuscripts