Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

confidently apply the skills several years later when they enter college, even though they maybe eligible to take pre-calculus at that time.This paper presents the results of a diagnostic construction-related math quiz given in a freshmanlevel CM course over five different semesters, illustrating students’ consistent difficultyperforming these math skills. Since it is imperative that students have confidence applyingconstruction-related math skills upon graduation with a construction management degree, thispaper also proposes strategies to improve students’ construction math skills.IntroductionThe 3Rs, Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic, have long been considered foundational skills in oureducation system, even though there has been much debate over the

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Page 22.1450.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Does Watching Video Clips Affect Student Performance in a Construction Science Course at an Undergraduate Level?AbstractThe method of instruction in regular classrooms has traditionally been lectures, sometimes usinga chalk board for writing important concepts. This procedure essentially requires only short-termmemory acquisition and an organization that allows for efficient retrieval of the information.With the increase in class sizes, most teachers find it difficult to disseminate information andengage students in effective learning. The use of information and communication technologies isgradually becoming popular as vehicles of