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The Timing of Math Requirements in Community College Education
At our third meeting on November 28, 2018, we discussed the optimal timing of the math requirement for community college students to maximize their success. We read research on this from the article posted below, which concluded, interestingly, that completing the math requirement in either the first semester or in the fourth or fifth semester (for […]
The Impact of Prerequisites on Student Learning
At our second meeting on 10/17/18, we discussed the impact of prerequisite courses on student success in subsequent courses. I’ve attached below the article we read and discussed, which summarizes research on this topic for STEM courses. It was a lively discussion! We concluded that while prior knowledge definitely increases student learning, prerequisites are not […]
Concept Inventories: Use and Impact
At our first meeting on September 26, we discussed the use and efficacy of concept inventories in STEM. I have included a link to the handout from this meeting, including links to two articles on this topic. The attachment also includes several links to concept inventories in different disciplines. Thanks to Loretta Taras for pulling together […]
