LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CALCULUS

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作者：

Worley, Deborah ^{[1
]}

Neubert, Jeremiah J. ^{[1
]}

Kaabouch, Naima ^{[1
]}

Khavanin, Mohammad ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ N Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA

来源：

2012 ASEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE | 2012年

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G40 [教育学];

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040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

This paper presents an on-line bridge program for incoming engineering freshmen. The program is implemented by a residential research institution in the Midwest that is a leader in distance education. The objective of the bridge program is to prepare students that grasp most, but not all the material required to enter calculus, to successfully complete calculus. The program consists of four weeks of lectures, assignments and exams. Students that successfully complete the course during an eight week period were permitted to register for calculus. The program was evaluated in three areas: student learning, engineering retention rates, and instructional tools. While the study is ongoing the initial results indicate that the program has had a positive impact, although the benefits have not been universally realized. Based on the initial results, suggestions are provided as to how the program can be improved.

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