Learning Science Research
Committed to Improving Educational Outcomes
Macmillan Learning leverages data and research to develop digital resources that empower learners to reach their full potential. By blending the best of learning and implementation sciences with valuable insights from instructors and students, these digital resources equitably support and drive success for all.
The Learning Science and Insights Teams
With expertise in educational statistics, measurement, instructional design, and cognitive psychology, our researchers drive research programs and develop evidence-based digital resources that support all learners. Learn more about each team below!
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Learning Research
Dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of every learner, this team focuses on improving the student learning experience through evidence-based practices and co-design with students and instructors.
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Impact Research
This team partners with institutions to conduct research and gather feedback from educators and students, aiming to enhance digital resources and evaluate their impact on outcomes, with a focus on equity.
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Implementation Science
By researching and recommending effective educational strategies, this team enhances student engagement and academic success by providing insights that help instructors and students achieve optimal cognitive, metacognitive, and engagement outcomes.
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Equity Works
Macmillan Learning’s research is dedicated to promoting inclusivity in educational settings and utilizing digital courseware to narrow equity disparities for historically marginalized students. With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other organizations, as well as our own contributions, we aim to address these challenges.
Partnerships with Institutions
19,487
Students
387
Instructors
234 Institutions
110 Minority-Serving Institutions
2 Women's Colleges
Disciplines: 21
4-Year Institutions: 135
2-Year Institutions: 69
Public: 153
Private: 51
Research-driven Digital Learning Resources
Rooted in learning science research and fueled by classroom insights, learn how Macmillan Learning's digital resources are constantly evolving to provide the most effective tools for success.
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Achieve, Macmillan Learning’s flagship courseware, provides a suite of course content and digital resources rooted in the latest learning research. It empowers instructors to easily implement active learning and enables students to achieve deeper, more meaningful learning experiences.
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iClicker, the leading student response system, is built on the science of active learning. iClicker utilizes research-driven learning strategies to boost student engagement, guide their learning, and assess understanding for continuous improvement.
Project Highlights
Gates Foundation: Sense of Belonging & Metacognition
Discover how targeted interventions improve students’ sense of belonging and metacognitive skills, helping close achievement gaps for Black, Latino, Indigenous, and Lower-Income (BLI-LI) students.
Goal-setting and Reflection Survey Research Note
Research shows that students who participate in GRS Surveys not only perform better in their courses but also exhibit higher levels of self-efficacy and engagement.
LearningCurve Research Note
Integrating LearningCurve activities enhances course performance, leading to better overall grades. This approach is particularly advantageous for first-generation students.
