Grehan, Martin and Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran and O'Shea, Ann
(2011)
Why do students not avail themselves of mathematics support?
Research in Mathematics Education, 13 (1).
pp. 79-80.
ISSN 1479-4802
Abstract
The Mathematics Department at the National University of Ireland Maynooth has
many supports in place to help students if they experience difficulties. These include
small group tutorials, online refresher courses, workshops, and a successful drop-in
mathematics support centre. Research has shown that students who take advantage
of these services have a greater chance of succeeding in examinations than those who
do not, (Mac an Bhaird, Morgan, and O’Shea 2009). However, a small minority of
at-risk students do not take advantage of the support available. The aim of our study
is to investigate the reasons why some students who are experiencing difficulties do
not seek help.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
mathematics support; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics |
| Item ID: |
4821 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1080/14794802.2011.550736 |
| Depositing User: |
Dr. Ann O'Shea
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| Date Deposited: |
12 Mar 2014 14:48 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Research in Mathematics Education |
| Publisher: |
Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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| Use Licence: |
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