Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

I course, the department has long observed that students who attendclass have a higher probability of succeeding. The use of paper-based, daily, in-class problemsto help learning and attendance has been used for many years. A small amount of credit onweekly exams was given for completion of in-class problems. Work on in-class problems wasnot graded for accuracy since the problem was always worked by the instructor during class priorto the students submitting the problem. Since 2007, all incoming freshmen have been required topurchase a Tablet PC. Initial efforts to incorporate Tablet PC technology into the classroomwere focused on the use of DyKnow™ 1, including these in-class problems. Electronic collectionof students’ digital work on the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

JaCoya Thompson, Northwestern University ; Sally P.W. Wu, Northwestern University; Jacob Mills, Evanston Township High School

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Mathematics

calculations [15, 24] and providing students theopportunity to explore various questions such as “what happens if...?” [5]. In this study, we investigate the effects of integrating a technology used by professionalsin an Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics course, which is designed to provide students withcollege-level work while still in high school [10]. Technologies in AP Statistics course typicallyinvolve (1) spreadsheets for analyzing data and constructing visual representations of data; (2)multimedia materials to teach, tutor, and/or test students’ statistical knowledge and skills; (3) webor computer-based tools/simulations to demonstrate and visualize statistical content; and (4)graphing calculators for computation, graphing, or

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield

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Mathematics

with low education achievement according to U.S. Census data[1]. As a result, students entering STEM programs have a low-level mathematical preparationand a low awareness of the relationship between mathematics and their respective STEMdisciplines. The four-course sequence of precalculus and single variable calculus is a serioushurdle for students to succeed in their respective STEM majors. Pre-grant assessment datashowed consistent low grades in this course sequence. Additionally, many students enteringCSUB place at the precalculus level and many students repeat one or more courses in thesequence, which delays their progress in their STEM majors.The majority of students taking the precalculus and calculus courses are STEM majors ratherthan

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathaniel Rossi, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Scott Adamson, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Diversity

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Mathematics

engineering applications is no exception. Someundergraduate engineering students struggle with early course work typically entrenched inlearning underlying mathematics. Students are often able to understand engineering principles,but are unable to understand the mathematics behind the principles. This is due to studentsfinding it difficult to make connections and apply mathematics outside of routine computationalcalculations. [1]Traditional instruction of mathematics has relied predominantly on teacher-centered pedagogiesor passive learning (e.g lecture). [2] Active learning differs in that it includes student-centeredapproaches that are “any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. Inshort, active learning requires

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Maximilian Brauchart, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Patrick Jenni, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Jeremias Pirker, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Julian Sachslehner, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Tobias Markus Zörweg, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Mathematics

transformation, which presentsus with challenges of a new dimension, scale and scope. The environment for engineeringpractice is changing fast and irreversibly, impelled by the impact of rapidly expandinginformation technology, the globalization of markets and manufacturing, and the imperativesof environmental protection and sustainable development. The complexity inherent in thenewest technologies and their interaction with society has created the demand for a newapproach to undergraduate engineering education. At the end of the past century, the NationalScience Foundation issued a program announcement for an action agenda for a systemicengineering education reform [1]. The program pursued the strategy of a paradigmatic shift inengineering education

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dona Boccio, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Dugwon Seo, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Sirin Budak, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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Mathematics

revision of College Algebra topics for Engineering students, but our strategy canbe applied to revise other mathematics topics for any major.Keywords: Online teaching, Phone applications, college algebra, instruction strategies,assessment methodsIntroductionThe unavoidable transition to online education due to COVID-19 pandemic has impactedinstruction at all grades and in all subject areas [1]–[3]. Some of these impacts are expected tofade out when the pandemic is over and normalcy is restored. However, it is also expected thatthere are going to be long term impacts of this online instruction period in higher education.Challenges with this rapid transition to online teaching of mathematics have been discussedextensively worldwide [4]–[8]. Students

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Tara Hornor, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel

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Mathematics

courses and professional practice. Seminar deliverables,including a culminative project, were included as part of the course grade. Students weresupported throughout the course with an academic coach and supplemental instructor. ExCELscholars, with a range of math preparedness, all received the “C” or higher required to progressto Calculus II and a group GPA of 3.33, as compared to 2.17 for mainstream Calculus I sections[1].During their freshmen year, ExCEL scholars completed Calculus II over two semesters toprovide flexibility to adapt to the rigorous of engineering courses in a military collegeenvironment. Similar to Calculus I, course structure included face-to-face and onlinecomponents, as well as a parallel civil engineering seminar. Also

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Blair J. McDonald P.E., Western Illinois University; Susan C. Brooks, Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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Mathematics

of consistent work assembling increasingly complicated models toaccumulate that level of knowledge [1]. Math, science, and engineering courses are wheretomorrow's experts begin their development.Calculus and differential equations are standard prerequisite courses in engineeringprograms. Significant time, typically fifteen semester credit hours, is dedicated to teachingmathematics to engineers, but how is this math really used? In the spring of 2019, Dr. Brooks, acalculus professor, enrolled in Dr. McDonald’s engineering statics class. She wanted to see howthe math she taught in Calculus I, a prerequisite to the statics course, was employed. Theresulting experience was enlightening for both professors, the authors of this paper. Math

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Elif Naz Tekalp; Hasan Alp Tekalp

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Mathematics

Society for Engineering Education, 2021Undergraduate STEM Students’ Comprehension of Function Series and RelatedCalculus Concepts 1 Emre Tokgöz, 1Berrak S. Tekalp, 1Elif. N. Tekalp, and 2Hasan A. Tekalp 1 Emre.Tokgoz@qu.edu, 1Elif.Tekalp@qu.edu, 1Berrak.Tekalp@qu.edu, 2Hasan.Tekalp@qu.edu 1 Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 06518 2 Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 06518Action-Process-Object-Schema (APOS) is a constructivist methodology that relies on learners’ ability to constructand reconstruct certain mental structures and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Allen J. Antoine Jr, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement; Carrie A. Obenland, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christopher Barr, Office of Research, Rice University; Matthew Cushing, Rice University; Carolyn Aitken Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

). It is interesting tonote that this correlates to participating teachers’ students having an average score in the “MeetsExpectations” category while the comparison group fell in the “Approaches Expectations”category as defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This report will provide a practicalgroundwork for crafting cross-curricular professional development opportunities that lead toincreased teacher self-efficacy and student achievement on standardized mathematicsassessments.IntroductionMathematics courses have been described as a gatekeeper for student achievement for decades[1]. Although some contest that performance in these courses is merely an indicator of studentsuccess and not a contributing factor, many studies point to the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Samantha Eddi Scarpinella , Quinnipiac University; Michael Giannone, Quinnipiac University

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Mathematics

East Hartford, CT as well as Crash Safety located in East Hampton, CT. Both of these experiences has helped him strengthen his knowledge in data analytics and optimization. One of Michael’s biggest interests in Ergonomics and Human Factors which he plans to purse later in his career. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Analysis of STEM Students’ Ability to Respond Algebra, Derivative, and Limit Questions for Graphing a Function 1 Emre Tokgöz, 1Samantha Scarpinella, 1Michael Giannone 1 Emre.Tokgoz@qu.edu, 1 Samantha.Scarpinella@qu.edu

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luke A. Duncan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Liz McKinley, Clemson University

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Mathematics

research focuses on sustainable chemical process design, computer aided design, and multicriteria decision making. She also has extensive experience in K-12 STEM education and program evaluation and assessment. She has held a variety of administrative positions: 1) Director of STEM Faculty Development Initiatives-Clemson, 2) Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences-Clemson, 3) Interim Director of Student Services-Oklahoma State University, 4) Coordinator of the Women in Engineering Program-Oklahoma State University, and 5) Director of the Oklahoma State University Measurement and Control Engineering Center-Oklahoma State University.Dr. D. Matthew Boyer

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Kerrigan, Rutgers University; Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers University; Jillian A.S. Mellen, Rutgers University; Geraldine L. Cochran; Antonio D. Silva

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Diversity

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Mathematics

engineering, which can tip the scales in the students’ decision orability to stay in engineering [1]. Gateway courses to advanced study in engineering, such asCalculus II, have been historically perceived by students to be the most difficult [2]. Anecdotalreasons for this could include the complexity of the calculus curriculum, the amount ofbackground knowledge needed to keep pace with learning, and lack of time for conceptexploration and engagement during class. Studies have shown that self-efficacy is morepredictive of mathematics performance than prior mathematics experiences and measures ofmathematics anxiety [3], [4].Self-efficacy can be defined as an individual's belief in their innate ability to achieve goals, andis based on both skill mastery

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 5: From Functions to Big Data–A Hands-on Challenge

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Paran Rebekah Norton, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; William Bridges, Clemson University

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Mathematics

contributing to student’s perceptions of their competence, autonomy,and relatedness. Implications for mathematics faculty about how to make course structures moremotivationally supportive for calculus students will be discussed.IntroductionCalculus I serves as a gatekeeper course to STEM majors [1],[2]. In addition to having a highfailure rate, students leave this course with a decreased confidence and enjoyment ofmathematics, with students at research universities showing the greatest decrease in these aspectsthroughout the course [3]. This poses a significant challenge since these universities are the mainsource of our future scientists and engineers, and our nation is in need of more STEM majorsentering the workforce in order to sustain our global

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 5: From Functions to Big Data–A Hands-on Challenge

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

math instructors. Acrossthe variety of types in undergraduate mathematics, exams are primarily seen by students andfaculty as summative assessments. Dixson and Worrell [1] describe summative assessments ascumulative exams that “capture what a student has learned” (p. 156). Formative assessments, bycomparison, “provide feedback to teachers and students to help learn more effectively” [1], page154). When students are expected to both perform and learn from their mistakes on exams, thoseexams are both summative and formative in nature. However, when student grades dependheavily on exam averages, which is typically the case in undergraduate math courses, studentsare most likely to view exams as summative assessments unless otherwise

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2: Poster Presentations

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

littleattention to connecting the concept to reality. The paper focuses on two sets of examples: 1. Examples that are unrelated to time. These include (a) discontinuity in space, forexample water levels at different sides of the locks in Panama Canal, sharp change in elevationof sidewalks (known as curbs), length of unused paper towel or toilet paper, change in brightnesslevel from light to shadow and between intensity level of pixels in a digital image, (b) numericaldisplays, such as an abrupt change in the numerical display of an elevator’s floor, change indigital display of radio frequencies, (c) switch-based devices such as light switches, (d) audiofrequencies, such as audio frequencies of piano keys, and (e) cartoon-based and non

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4: Assessing Success in Mathematics Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Johannah L. Crandall, Washington State University; Kristin Lesseig, Washington State University

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Mathematics

mathematicsdepartment, among others. Recognizing that these departments can function differently, and thatcourses within them can focus on entirely disparate tool sets, this study draws on principles ofsituated cognition to frame questions about the development of computing proficiencies acrossdisciplinary and departmental boundaries [1]. We investigate how mathematics courses whichsupport the engineering curriculum may or may not contribute to important repeated and earlyexposure to software and programming tools in contextualized ways that help engineeringstudents develop the ability to skillfully leverage domain-specific software, practice algorithmicthinking, and become familiar with the behavior and limitations of computational tools [2].Even when

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton; Antoinette Sherrise Linton, California State University, Fullerton; Hassan Yousefi, California State University, Fullerton; Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton

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Mathematics

form of a design constraint or performance metric. The five moduletopics include continuity, smoothness, local maxima and minima, inflection points, and areaunder the curve. Students are expected to refine their models in each module, resulting in theprevious design's iteration to satisfy a new set of requirements. This paper presents the projectorganization, assessment methods, and student feedback. This work is part of a multiple-yearcourse intervention and professional development NSF project to increase the success ofunderrepresented and women students in engineering.IntroductionThe attrition rates among STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)disciplines are among the highest of any academic discipline [1, 2]. An analysis

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Claudia Morello, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

represented about five percent of all first-degree-seeking, first-year engineeringstudents. Of the 28 students who completed the EGR_Math course, approximately 4% had aninternational country of origin and 36% were women. In addition, roughly 67% were White,11% were Hispanic, 11% were Black and 7% were of an unknown race/ethnicity. As of Fall2017, undergraduate students from the Southeastern campus were 13% international students and22% female. Moreover, 56% were White, 7% Hispanic, 7% were multi-racial, 5% Asian, and 5%Black. See below for Figures 1-2. Students' Race/Ethnicity in EGR_Math White 67% Hispanic 11% Black

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Mathematics

progress. In the past, when using the aboveexamples (and many others in different classes), students have demonstrated a clearerunderstanding of difficult concepts. Even though this was not an official assessment, based onsimilar experience that was gained and assessed by the author multiple times in other engineeringrelated subjects (Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Algorithms, Statics, andPhysics), it is believed that the approach has a great potential.1 Introduction This paper focuses on introducing three concepts in calculus: Chain Rule, Product Ruleand Quotient Rule by linking them to daily analogy-based experiences. The examples are meantto help in developing intuition and basic comprehension of the material

Conference Session

Applied Mathematics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johann Misterio, William Dickinson High School; Krshna Ravindra, Johns Hopkins University; Rene D Rivero, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Henry McCloud, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nuggehalli Ravindra, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

of each leaf wasdetermined using the box-count method. Five trials were conducted using five plants. The meanfractal dimensions of each leaf was obtained and then analyzed by ANalysis Of VAriancebetween groups [ANOVA].I. IntroductionShapes have always been an important aspect in biological systems. Although usually ignored,shapes play a major role in description of functions of various organisms. Traditionally, theshapes of objects and organisms have been described using Euclidean geometry1. Euclideangeometry describes the basic, regular figures that are most familiar such as lines, squares, cubes,etc. Irrespective of the case, all these structures have dimensions that are positive integers (wholenumbers): 0 for a point, 1 for a line, 2 for

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Mathematics

to developspeed in problem solving for certain contests.Based on the findings of the above research, the author developed a weekly lessonplan covering various contest topics, sample problems to work in class andassigned contest problems as homework. An example schedule for the first yearmath club students (typically fourth graders) is shown in Table 1. These topicscovered in a student’s first year of math club are reinforced every year withadditional topics and skills introduced in subsequent years till they completeelementary school in 6th grade. Some of these additional topics being,percentages, speed-time relationships, interpreting graphical data, areas andvolumes of various geometric shapes, Pythagoras’ theorem, symmetry and

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Gardner, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Marcia Belcheir, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

impact in theengineering education community.Research MethodTwo studies are reported on this paper: 1) A backward-looking survey of successfulengineering students to see the level of mathematics at which they started college and 2)An analysis of factors correlated to student persistence. The first study began as aninformal attempt to assess the range of math preparedness among our students in an effortto help direct our program development efforts. The second was performed to test ahypothesis formed while carrying out the informal studies. As we will demonstrate, asignificant portion of our successful students began their college experience indevelopmental mathematics. We also found that attrition among students who began incalculus or came to

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Linder, Math Out of the Box; Donna Gunderson, Math Out of the Box/Clemson University

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Mathematics

mathematics curriculum impacts the instructional practicesof K-5 educators in a Title I school district. The purpose of this paper is to describe the changesin practice that occurred throughout the implementation process and to outline several strategiesthat aided teachers while making the transition from traditional to inquiry-based practitioners.introduction: According to the Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) report, “Twenty-fivepercent of our scientist and engineers will reach retirement age by 2010” (p. 1)1. The prevailingconcern that American students are not as prepared to meet the challenge of scientific innovationwhen compared to students in other nations has prompted a response from the federalgovernment. An abundance of

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy James, Oklahoma State University; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

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Mathematics

the following questions: 1. What aspects of freshman-level mathematics did the authors identify as problematic in their courses? 2. What did the paper position as the underlying problem? 3. What interventions or changes served as the impetus for publishing? 4. What was studied? 5. What did the paper suggest as direction for future research? 6. What sources of literature did the paper reference? 7. To what degree was the paper and study situated in literature?The greatest goal while analyzing the papers was to list any problematic areas authors mentionedabout freshman-level mathematics. The goal of the remaining six questions was to explore andreport the assumptions, actions, and future vision of the authors for

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taskin Padir, Lake Superior State University; Kimberly O. Muller, Lake Superior State University; Collette Coullard, Lake Superior State University

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Mathematics

teaching. It is a prerequisite for many othercourses such as vibrations, fluid mechanics, advanced calculus, mathematical modeling, networkanalysis and electromagnetics.A total of 99 students have been enrolled in the course since 2005 fall semester. An analysis ofthe student demographics showed that 26 mechanical engineering, 24 electrical engineering, 18computer engineering, 11 mathematics secondary education, 8 mathematics, 5 geology, 3computer science, 3 chemistry and 1 sociology student took the course. Moreover, the averageclass size was 16. Figure 1 illustrates the distribution of students enrolled in MATH 310according to their majors.It is noted that a substantial number of students majoring in programs outside engineering andmathematics

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Mathematics

attempting to learn more about the efficacy of summer bridge programs, we discovered ageneral dearth of relevant performance data in the literature. We identified and examined 12engineering summer bridge programs that serve new freshmen whose math placement is at orbelow pre-calculus, and for which meaningful student performance data has been published. Thedata that we compiled suggests that bridge programs are very successful in helping students toadvance in math placement by at least one level. Less clear is whether bridge studentsoutperform control group students in the years beyond the bridge program (as measured byretention, graduation, and grades), but some evidence suggests that this is the case.1. IntroductionNew freshmen in many engineering

Conference Session

Engineering and Math Potpouri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.; Cyrus Meherji, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Mathematics

AC 2008-1657: VIDEO LECTURE ON THE PYTHAGOREAN THEORYBertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.Cyrus Meherji, Technical Career Institute, Inc. Page 13.1383.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Video Lecture on PYTHAGOREAN THEORYAbstractPythagoras derived the famous equation a2 +b2 =c2. This discovery enabled the Greeks tobuild the Acropolis and the Parthenon. This equation is probably the most famous equation inmathematics. There are hundreds of proofs to the Pythagorean Theorem in mathematical literature.My derivation of "A GEOMETRICAL PROOF OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM" 1 is difficult for ourstudents to understand. Students, who use the video

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Janet McShane, Northern Arizona University; Jennifer Maynard, Northern Arizona University; Maya Lanzetta, Northern Arizona University; Chester Ismay, Northern Arizona University; Sarah Brown, Northern Arizona University

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Mathematics

– Introduction to Engineering Design, andCENE 150 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering. In each course, a pre-test wasadministered during the first two weeks of the semester to all students in the course. The pre-testcovered the mathematical skills that the engineering faculty judged most useful for success in theengineering courses. These were: (1) fractions, (2) unit conversions, (3) graphing of basicpolynomial functions, (4) systems of equations, (5) exponentials and logarithms, and (6)estimation and problem solving. Based on the student’s performance on the questions coveringthese topics, they were deemed to have either satisfactory knowledge in the area or a need forimprovement.Students and their instructors were given notification of the

Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; William Clement, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

. Presently, e-learning is already deeply integrated into schoolcurricula to motivate students and facilitate learning. Numerous studies have revealed thebenefits of implementing self-paced e-learning strategies in traditional curricula for improvingcritical learning variables such as motivation, self-efficacy, goal-orientation, satisfaction, andpersistence.1 Especially, there has been a fair amount of acceptance and practice among thecommunity of science and engineering education community that traditional teaching can begreatly benefited by incorporating e-learning strategies.2-6 Leading academic organizations suchas the Sloan Consortium also advocate that incorporating online learning strategies into theengineering curricula can augment some of