ERIC Number: EJ1201626
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jan
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8251
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Characteristics of Precalculus through Calculus 2 Programs: Insights from a National Census Survey
Rasmussen, Chris; Apkarian, Naneh; Hagman, Jessica Ellis; Johnson, Estrella; Larsen, Sean; Bressoud, David
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v50 n1 p98-111 Jan 2019
The authors present findings from a recently completed census survey of all mathematics departments in the United States that offer a graduate degree in mathematics. The authors report the viewpoints of departments about characteristics shown to support students' success as well as the extent to which these characteristics are being implemented in programs across the country. [The Progress through Calculus Team wrote this article. In addition to the authors listed, other personnel include Naneh Apkarian, Linda Braddy, Jessica Gehrtz, Dana Kirin, Matthew Voigt, and Kristen Vroom.]
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Calculus, Departments, College Programs, Academic Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Active Learning, Faculty Development, Teaching Assistants, Alignment (Education), Difficulty Level, Student Placement, Learner Engagement, Academic Support Services
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1430540