Success in Introductory Calculus: The Role of High School and Pre-Calculus Preparation

Autor/inn/en	Ayebo, Abraham; Ukkelberg, Sarah; Assuah, Charles
Titel	Success in Introductory Calculus: The Role of High School and Pre-Calculus Preparation
Quelle	In: International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 3 (2017) 1, S.11-19 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2148-9955
Schlagwörter	Introductory Courses; Mathematics Education; Calculus; Secondary School Mathematics; High Schools; College Preparation; Mixed Methods Research; Mathematics Achievement; College Mathematics; College Freshmen; Prior Learning; Statistical Analysis; Interviews; Student Surveys; STEM Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Einführungskurs; Mathematische Bildung; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; High school; Oberschule; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Studienanfänger; Vorkenntnisse; Statistische Analyse; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerbefragung; STEM
Abstract	Calculus at the college level has significant potential to serve as a pump for increasing the number of students majoring in STEM fields. It is a foundation course for all STEM majors and, if mastered well, should provide students with a positive and successful first-year experience and gateway into more advanced courses. Studies have shown that a high percentage of students failing college calculus has caused a shortage of individuals entering fields that are heavily dependent on mathematics. Many students are entering college ill-prepared for the rigors of college-level mathematics. This mixed methods study examines the relationship among high school preparation, additional preparation in college, and introductory calculus success. Using a convenience sample of three calculus professors, seven calculus teaching assistants and two hundred and seventy one calculus students at a large public mid-west university in the United States, we investigated the relationship between the amount and level of high school mathematics and student performance in college calculus. Our results suggest that good preparations in high school pre-calculus form a springboard for future success in college calculus as well as subsequent advanced mathematics courses. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Research in Education and Science. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya 42090 Turkey. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijres.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01