Scientific studies on the efficacy of active learning

Multi-author research paper (meta-analysis) in PNAS, 2014

Research paper by Springer, et al. (meta-analysis) on small group learning, 1999

Norwood study on active learning outcomes, 1995

Tsai et al. Freshman calculus study, 2013

Eric Mazur's paper on long term project on active learning in physics

PCAST report (executive summary); see recommendation 1.