Date of Award
5-17-2023
Document Type
Masters Project
Abstract
An experiment examined the effectiveness of co-requisite pre-calculus support and active learning modifications on success rates in an institution’s Calculus 1 course. Proctored ALEKS testing early in both control and experimental semesters provides a strong method of standardizing students’ precalculus content knowledge. The experimental effect was found to significantly increase the odds of passing the overall Calculus 1 course and passing the Calculus 1 final exam. Early comparison suggests the experimental effect led to an increase in Calculus 2 enrollment, but no substantial impact on Calculus 2 success rates was found. Comparison of changes in ALEKS scores over the semester for Calculus 1 students showed little evidence of change in pre-calculus content knowledge. Overall, the pedagogical changes implemented led to overall higher pass rates in Calculus 1.
Recommended Citation
Bridges, Ryan, "Active learning and co-requisite instruction in calculus I: a preliminary analysis" (2023). Mathematics and Statistics . 63.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_grad_math_stats/63
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/14739