Most of the same data were collected in the algebra-based physics course. Data were collected
from the instructor on student performance on quizzes, exams, homework, and quiz makeups.
Selected background data on students were obtained from the university registrar. On two of the
homework assignments, students were also given a short survey about homework, and augmented
data on use were obtained from the PTC. No coursewide FMCE testing was done that semester.
Students not completing the course were removed from the analysis, leaving 64 students (37
women) in theWeb section and 56 students (35 women) in the paper section. Table 5 summarizes
these data. As in the case of the calculus-based course, theWeb-based section had higher GPAand
SAT math scores. We cannot tell to what extent the tendency of better students to be in the Web
section was due to the type of homework, to being scheduled earlier in the day, or to random
fluctuations.