Evaluating the Use of Learning Objects for Improving Calculus Readiness

Autor/inn/en	Kay, Robin; Kletskin, Ilona
Titel	Evaluating the Use of Learning Objects for Improving Calculus Readiness
Quelle	In: Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 29 (2010) 1, S.87-104 (18 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0731-9258
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Mathematics Education; Online Courses; Calculus; Interactive Video; Evaluation; Equations (Mathematics); College Freshmen; College Mathematics; Mathematical Concepts; Algebra; Higher Education; Academic Achievement; Likert Scales; Pretests Posttests; Effect Size; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematische Bildung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Interaktives Video; Evaluierung; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Studienanfänger; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Schulleistung; Likert-Skala; Collegestudent
Abstract	Pre-calculus concepts such as working with functions and solving equations are essential for students to explore limits, rates of change, and integrals. Yet many students have a weak understanding of these key concepts which impedes performance in their first year university Calculus course. A series of online learning objects was developed to provide students with appropriate resources for self-study in pre-calculus concepts. Each learning object consisted of text-based summary sheets, interactive video-clips demonstrating sample solutions to typical problems, and a set of online mastery practice questions. The results indicated that a majority of students used the learning objects frequently, rated them as useful or very useful, and reported significant knowledge gains in pre-calculus concepts. (Contains 5 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10