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An analysis of factors affecting student success in Math 160 calculus for physical scientists I

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dc.contributor.authorReinholz, Daniel Lee, author
dc.contributor.authorKlopfenstein, Kenneth F., advisor
dc.contributor.authorGloeckner, Gene William, 1950-, committee member
dc.contributor.authorHulpke, Alexander, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T07:45:27Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T07:45:27Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionDepartment Head: Simon Tavener.
dc.description.abstractThe average success rate in MATH 160 Calculus for Physical Scientists I at Colorado State University has been near 60% for at least the past three years. Weak pre-calculus skills are often cited as one of the primary reasons students do not succeed in calculus. To investigate this conjecture we included the ALEKS Preparation for Calculus instructional software as a required component of MATH 160. Despite a perceived decrease in the number of algebra-related questions asked by students, we found no improvement in success rates. We also performed an analysis of other factors in relation to success, such as ACT scores and whether or not students had prior calculus experience. As a result of our investigations we conjecture that difficulty with conceptual thinking is a more significant factor than lack of mostly mechanical pre-calculus skills contributing to non-success in MATH 160.
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dc.identifier2009_spring_Reinholz.pdf
dc.identifierETDF2009100001MATH
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/20937
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relationCatalog record number (MMS ID): 991012198729703361
dc.relationQA303.3.R45 2009
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dc.titleAn analysis of factors affecting student success in Math 160 calculus for physical scientists I
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thesis.degree.disciplineMathematics
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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