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Jungic, Veselin; Kaur, Harpreet; Mulholland, Jamie; Xin, Cindy – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015
Over the course of two years, 2012-2014, we have implemented a "flipping" the classroom approach in three of our large enrolment first year calculus courses: differential and integral calculus for scientists and engineers. In this article we describe the details of our particular approach and share with the reader some experiences of…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Engelbrecht, Johann; Harding, Ansie – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015
In keeping with the national mandate of increasing graduates in the sciences in South Africa, a concerted effort in improving the first year experience becomes imperative. First year mathematics courses commonly provide the base knowledge necessary for progression in different degree programmes at university. Success in mathematics courses…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, College Freshmen
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Shorter, Nichole A.; Young, Cynthia Y. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
This experiment was designed to determine which assessment method: continuous assessment (in the form of daily in-class quizzes), cumulative assessment (in the form of online homework), or project-based learning, best predicted student learning (dependent upon post-test grades) in an undergraduate mathematics course. Participants included 117…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Student Evaluation, Predictor Variables, Scores