Math Remediation Intervention for Student Success in the Algebra-Based Introductory Physics Course

Autor/inn/en	Forrest, Rebecca L.; Stokes, Donna W.; Burridge, Andrea B.; Voight, Carol D.
Titel	Math Remediation Intervention for Student Success in the Algebra-Based Introductory Physics Course
Quelle	In: Physical Review Physics Education Research, 13 (2017) 2, S.020137-1 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2469-9896
Schlagwörter	Remedial Mathematics; Intervention; Academic Achievement; Introductory Courses; Physics; At Risk Students; Mathematics Skills; Correlation; Tutorial Programs; Algebra; Science Instruction; Statistical Analysis; Regression (Statistics) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Einführungskurs; Physik; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Korrelation; Tutorial programmes; Förderprogramm; Lernprogramm; Tutorensystem; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Statistische Analyse; Regression; Regressionsanalyse
Abstract	Pretesting and early intervention measures to identify and remediate at-risk students were implemented in algebra-based introductory physics to help improve student success rates. Pretesting via a math and problem-solving diagnostic exam administered at the beginning of the course was employed to identify at-risk students based on their scores. At-risk students were encouraged to utilize an online math tutorial to increase their chances of passing the course. The tutorial covers the same math topics covered by the diagnostic exam. Results from 643 students enrolled in the course showed that the 61 at-risk students who successfully completed the math tutorial increased their odds of passing the course by roughly 4 times those of the at-risk students who did not. This intervention is easily implemented, short term, and can be administered concurrently with the course. Based on these results, the Department of Physics has implemented the math tutorials in all sections of the introductory algebra as well as the calculus-based physics courses. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01