TABLE 3.

Differences in learning gains between student groups in the GAE class as defined by prerequisite coursework.

Student Group Based on Prerequisite Course Experience	N	Average Gain in BSCI207
AP students	25	0.64*
Four-year transfers	11	0.58
A or B students	65	0.56
C and below students	22	0.47*
Two-year transfers	12	0.44*

GAE = small-group active engagement exercises; AP = advanced placement.

^*Tukey’s pairwise comparison significant at p < 0.05.