Systematic integration of a rubric in first-year engineering calculus courses
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DOI: 10.1080/0020739x.2024.2404418
Abstract: ABSTRACT For many first-year engineering students, their first calculus or pre-calculus courses can be a substantial barrier for initial success and persistence to subsequent engineering courses. One approach that may mitigate this challenge for some… read more here.
Keywords: rubric; first year; engineering; calculus courses ... See more keywords
A study of creative reasoning opportunities in assessments in undergraduate calculus courses
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DOI: 10.1080/14794802.2017.1318084
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this article we present the findings of a research study which investigated the opportunities for creative reasoning (CR) made available to first year undergraduate students in assessments. We compared three first year calculus… read more here.
Keywords: reasoning opportunities; study creative; calculus courses; opportunities assessments ... See more keywords