Early identification of at-risk students using a personal response system

The early identification of at-risk students using a personal response system was investigated. The personal response system (PRS) data from Biology courses was analyzed. There was a significant relationship between the distribution of grades and the order in which students registered their PRS clickers. Students who registered their devices early had a much higher probability of success than those registering later. The term 'gateway' course refers to an introductory course required for continuation and matriculation in a particular major or specialty. Many programs and pedagogical approaches from remedial and supplemental instruction to peer-led problem-based learning have been developed to help at-risk students and improve success rates. It was observed that there was a significant relationship between the distribution of grades and the order in which students registered their PRS clicker.