School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2021
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
Villalobos, Cristina, Hyung Won Kim, Timothy J. Huber, Roger Knobel, Shaghayegh Setayesh, Lekshmi Sasidharan, Anahit Galstyan, and Andras Balogh. "Coordinating STEM core courses for student success." Primus 31, no. 3-5 (2021): 316-329. https://doi.org/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.”