Gill, Olivia and Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran and Ni Fhlionn, Eabhnat
(2010)
The Origins, Development and Evaluation of
Mathematics Support Services.
Irish Mathematical Society Bulletin, 66 (2).
pp. 51-63.
ISSN 0791-5578
Abstract
This article is an introductory overview of the
recent expansion in the development and provision of mathe-
matics support services at third level. In the last ten years the
establishment of Mathematics Support and Learning Centres
has increased significantly in Ireland and the UK. Most third
level institutes in Ireland now supply some level of math-
ematics support. We will discuss the development of these
supports as well as the reasons why third level institutes have
decided to introduce them. We also give an overview of how
these services are evaluated and the impact that they appear
to have on student retention and performance.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Mathematics Support Services; Ireland; third level; evaluation; student retention; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics |
| Item ID: |
5385 |
| Depositing User: |
Ciaran Mac an Bhaird
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| Date Deposited: |
09 Sep 2014 16:04 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Irish Mathematical Society Bulletin |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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| Use Licence: |
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