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Transition from secondary to tertiary mathematics: McMaster University experience.
- Source :
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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology . 2005, Vol. 36 Issue 2/3, p149-160. 12p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The transition (`gap') between secondary and tertiary education in mathematics is a complex phenomenon covering a vast array of problems and issues. The aim of this paper is to present the ways in which the issues of mathematics transition have been dealt with at McMaster University. Roughly, the process of transition has been broken into three stages: students' voluntary preparation for university mathematics courses facilitated by the Mathematics Review Manual; administration of Mathematics Background Survey; and redesign of the first-year Calculus (and subsequently, other mathematics courses). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0020739X
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2/3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16183432
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207340412317040