School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2020
Abstract
Research indicates multi-section coordination improves the academic performance of students in STEM education. This paper describes the process of coordination in Precalculus, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2 courses undertaken by a large department that grew from the merger of two institutions through a pilot program, and a project grant. Components introduced in the project courses are documented, including collaborative problem-solving sessions, student learning assistants, Q&A sessions, and additional technology resources. Preliminary data is provided on the impacts of the initiative on student success. The study findings provide a template for coordination, faculty buy-in, and increased student engagement at similar institutions undergoing consolidations or implementing initiatives in core courses. Finally, this work provides proof-of-concept for coordination at a large minority-serving institution.
Recommended Citation
Cristina Villalobos, Hyung Won Kim, Timothy J. Huber, Roger Knobel, Shaghayegh Setayesh, Lekshmi Sasidharan, Anahit Galstyan & Andras Balogh (2020) Coordinating STEM Core Courses for Student Success, PRIMUS, DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2020.1793855
Publication Title
PRIMUS
DOI
10.1080/10511970.2020.1793855
Comments
“This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in PRIMUS on August 6, 2020, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10511970.2020.1793855.”