Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran and O'Shea, Ann (2010) First Year Students’ Mathematics Learning Experiences at the National University of Ireland Maynooth. In: Research Teaching - Linkages: Practice and Policy. Proceedings of the National Academy's Third Annual Conference. NAIRTL, pp. 123-126.

Preview

Download (262kB) | Preview

Abstract

This paper considers the factors that impact on student success in first year science mathematics courses at the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUI Maynooth). These factors include previous performance in the subject, attendance at lectures and tutorials, the number of assignments submitted, and attendance at the Mathematics Support Centre (MSC). The results of this initial study will be used to identify behaviour patterns that lead to successful completion of first year courses. The findings will help mathematics departments to target support initiatives in areas which are most likely to improve student learning.

Item Type:	Book Section
Keywords:	First Year Students; Mathematics; Learning Experiences; Ireland; Maynooth; University; National Academy for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics
Item ID:	5434
Depositing User:	Ciaran Mac an Bhaird
Date Deposited:	29 Sep 2014 14:51
Publisher:	NAIRTL
Refereed:	Yes
URI:
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

Repository Staff Only(login required)

Item control page

Downloads

Origin of downloads