Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. Some of the responses: ‘best chance to understandthe material’, 78%; liked the incremental testing aspect, 56%; benefited from the study routine,44%. Other benefits that students noted were: learned and applied time management skills, 78%;increased individualized time with the instructor, 56%; enhanced presentation skills, 56%.Students’ reflections on the structureThis was an innovative method for teaching an engineering class. None of the students hadencountered a format like it before. Students in the topic group were forced into variousstrategies in order to perform. An unarticulated goal of the format was to create a learningcommunity. Toward this end students were encouraged and did form both formal and informalstudy groups. In the

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

learninggains immediately after their completion compared to student performance on the concept questionsseveral weeks after the activity. In addition, 25% of the concept inventory questions reflect the situationsfound directly in the inquiry-based activities. Because of that parallel construction, it would be importantto examine and contrast student performance on questions directly related to the activity from those thatasked students to apply their understanding of the concept to new situations. This latter will provideadditional information about the effectiveness of the activities for promoting transfer, a key educationaloutcome and one that is often difficult to achieve. Finally, it would be beneficial to have additionalmeasures of students

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

feedback for each question included a reference backto the content. “Key Points/Make a Note” prompts encouraged students to reflect andsummarize. The instructor provided a comprehensive assessment with immediate feedback at theend of each lesson. When applicable, the feedback directed the reader to the section containingthe information necessary to answering each assessment question correctly.ConclusionThis study agrees with Peterson’s (2008) conclusion that developing a strong relationship withindustry is a vital part of the project based delivery system. Industry relations have beenimportant for the continued development of current material for activities, discussions, lectures,labs, final projects and continued field trips. In light of the

Conference Session

Topics in Computer Science and Programming

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Dean Palmer, Northern Arizona University; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

program, creating formative andmutually-supportive friendships that create a support structure that helps students succeed in ourprogram. Page 25.1291.2In this paper we will describe the funding, design, and evolution of the Digital Carnival concept,and reflect on the surveys and participation data collected over the five years since launching theDigital Carnival initiative. The results show that gaming represents a unique crosscut of thestudent population and that these students are not well served by other extracurricular activities.This suggests that gaming can be an important part of student socialization, which can be

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Danielle Dowling, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in and reflect upon the engineering design process. His research includes investigating how teachers conceptualize and then teach engineering through in-depth case study analysis. Hynes also spends time working at the Sarah Greenwood K-8 school (a Boston Public School) assisting teachers in implementing engineering curriculum in grades 3-8.Dr. Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department Computer Science at Tufts University outside of Boston Mass., having received B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science in 2000 and 2002, re- spectively, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering in 2007, all from Tufts. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata A. Revelo Alonso, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Page 25.1320.8engineering design tradeoffs. Faculty can aid students in making a habit of refocusing back to“big ideas” throughout the course by intentionally making connections between smaller andbigger ideas. For instance, in the design of a project, the assignment might ask students to run acost-benefit or design tradeoff analysis as part of a report. Additionally, students can find reallife engineering projects in newspapers or online articles and reflect on how the skills they arelearning in the classroom present themselves outside of the academic realm6.LimitationsOne of the limitations in this study is in the nature of the course. Although ECE 101 follows apre-defined syllabus and has had similar course objectives over the years, like

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Darling Urban, Texas Tech University; Joseph E Urban, Texas Tech University; Susan A. Mengel, Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Patrick E. Patterson, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

under revision to better reflect the impact that the Internet hashad on software development over the last ten years.A committee was established in 2007 through Stevens Institute of Technology to develop theGSwERC as a new reference curriculum for graduate software engineering. As part of thedevelopment of GSwERC, the committee conducted a survey of 28 software engineeringprograms2. The survey indicates that 25% of the programs are housed in stand-alone softwareengineering departments, 50% are in computer science departments, and the other 25% are invarious other departments. The M.S. in Software Engineering at the University of Texas Austin,for example, is housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, while thesoftware

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

successfully able to begrouped into the major categories. These responses included being able to correctly cite works,having ambition(!), being able to see deception in an argument and being involved in classactivities. Page 25.1350.7Global awareness (3.0%)The last category focused on engineers being aware of the linkage between their work and theneeds of the society at large. It was a surprise at first that so few respondents mentioned this,but, on reflection, it may indicate that this is not a skill or attribute particularly lacking in today’smore globally aware student body. This is assumed to be a good omen!Discussion of Pareto application and Use

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl J. Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Dwight Harold Thomas Jr.

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

video. Multimedia creates large files Custom animations available that must be downloaded. No streaming. MathCAD Easily displays complex Not designed to create equations and graphs. presentations. Changing parameters reflected automaticallyScreen Capture Panopto Server-based system integrates Editing tools crude and difficult multiple

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice M. Margle P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yu-Chang Hsu, Boise State University; Jill L. Lane, Clayton State University; Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Gomez-Calderon, Pennsylvania State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, California State University, Long Beach; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

in engineering.Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect views of the National Science Foundation. Page 25.1367.17

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

theavailable funding allowed the two sophomore students to be paid for only ten hours per weekduring the summer months. It is gratifying to see that the summer research experience had apositive impact on the students’ plans for graduate school as reflected in the response to thefourth statement.Summary and ConclusionsSeveral important lessons learned for enabling successful undergraduate student research inFPGAs are now summarized. First, while rather obvious, it is worth stating again, the importanceof finding the right quality of student. Students who are motivated and especially those who arepondering graduate school are key.8,18 All five of the students represented in this paper areconsidering graduate school or have already applied. (One of them

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

progresses, the fact those online students have less interaction with the instructor is reflected Page 25.1396.15 by the increase in their time spent on the exercises and their perceived difficulty levels.3. When the difficulty level (NDI) of the lab exercise is high, as seen in Lab 6 (NMR), on- campus students may learn slightly better than the on-line students. Lab 6 is generally considered by students as much more difficult than other labs. Students' behavior in this lab is worth careful study.4. Lab 7 has relatively low NDIs and high PPIs across all semesters. This may have an interesting implication, i.e. students tend to learn

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

form through this project. The MISO project will benefit by being able toproduce a valid and reliable common survey instrument, as well as being able to use the resultsof the surveys in their research. Without each other, neither of these results would be attainable.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.(DUE-1038154). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.   Page 25.1414.10References

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

way through themaze of clues throughout the entire campus.On the first day of the camp, each school is presented with a locked box. After performing whatamounts to a brute-force attack on the box and determining the appropriate combination, the studentopen the box to reveal a collection of puzzles. The puzzles themselves lead to other puzzles that arescattered across the campus. These puzzles are of a nature that reflects the topics of the camp. Onepuzzle, for example, requires the students perform a walking Boe-bot program whereby each clue ispresented in the form of a Boe-bot program in PBASIC and leads them to another clue in another part ofthe campus. Several puzzles involve using cryptographic concepts learned in class with a few

Conference Session

Before and After: Matriculants and Alumni

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa K. Orr, Purdue University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Valerie Lundy-Wagner, New York University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

affords models of postsecondary outcomes.Even when PES is included, the model still captures less than 3% of the variance present in thedata. Thus, it is critical to recognize that the value of the model is in understanding the effects ofthe model’s variables on the behavior of groups of students. It would be unwise to use this modelto predict the likelihood that a particular student will graduate in engineering. One promisingaspect of this research is that PES reflects the cultural and economic resources of public schools; Page 25.1427.8unlike race or gender, school environments can be changed. Future research along these lines canhelp

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa Hamilton, Riviera Kaufer High School; Lee Clapp, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Foundation under Grant No.EEC-1106529, Research Experience for Teachers in Manufacturing for Competitiveness in theUnited States (RETainUS). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. University of Georgia, River Basin Center (no date). Georgia’s Aquifers. Retrieved January 8, 2012, from http://www.rivercenter.uga.edu/education/summit/general/geology/ aquifers.htm.2. Brain, M., & Lamb, R. (2000, October 9). How Nuclear Power Works. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-power.htm .3. Texas Mining and Reclamation Association [TMRA] (no date). In

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, J. L. (1991) “Factors Influencing the Decision to Return to Graduate School for Professional Students”.Research in Higher Education 32(6), 689–701.10 Crede, E. and Borrego, M. J. (2011) “Undergraduate Engineering Student Perceptions of Graduate School and theDecision to Enroll”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver,Canada11 Perna, L. W. (2004) “Understanding the Decision to Enroll in Graduate School: Sex and Racial/Ethnic GroupDifferences”, Journal of Higher Education, 75(5), 487-527.12 Anderson, M. S. and Swazey, J. P. (1998) “Reflections on the Graduate Student Experience: An Overview”. NewDirections for Higher Education, no. 101, 3-13.13 Fairweather, J. and Paulson, K. (1996

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Refika Koseler; Stuart Graham Bowden, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

author(s) and do not necessarily reflect thoseof the National Science Foundation or Department of Energy. Page 25.1495.11

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students an opportunity to build relationships withuniversity students and faculty in addition to fellow participants. By providing the participantswith a tangible research setting, students are able to gain appreciation of the experience, andachieve a high level of comfort in networking and team relations. Working in a team settingallows the students the opportunity to gain real project experience in a workforce setting; over70% of the research was conducted in a team situation, which creates a nurturing socialcommunity for the students. The program also helped students feel more prepared for futurework in a similar lab and team environment. Feedbacks suggested the introduction to an adultworkplace has contributed to their experience as reflected

Conference Session

Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

faculty.  Test your mettle (Knowledge and learner centered): Summative instructional events are now presented. A post-workshop survey was taken to assess learning outcomes.  Go public (Learner and community centered): This is a high stakes motivating component introduced to motivate the participant to do well. Difficulty: Faculty are asked to publicly document their CBI course development process and an outline of their CBI lecture and receive feedback from other participants. This step is where faculty provide insights for learning to the next cohorts and is termed “Leaving Legacies” and hence the name of the cycle.  Reflect Back (Not shown in the Figure) The participant is given the opportunity

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter M. Ostafichuk, University of British Columbia; Jim Sibley, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; H.F. Machiel Van der Loos, University of British Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

25.1031.2the additional time they can contribute to the assessment may be able to produce an equallyreliable and valid assessment; that is, the greater volume, frequency, and immediacy of feedbackmight compensate for any quality disadvantage.Peer-to-peer assessment has the students themselves evaluate the quality, value, or success of thework of other students. With students conducting the peer-to-peer assessments, the approach ishighly scalable to almost any class size. Moreover, the act of assessing other’s work requiresstudents to apply higher-level thinking skills, such as evaluation, judgment, and critical thinking,as well as a reflection on the student’s own work. Or, as noted by Topping, formative peerassessment is likely to involve intelligent

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by National Science Foundation grants DUE-0837612 and ADVANCEPAID (Partnerships in Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination) 0820013. This support isgratefully acknowledged. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation. Bibliography1. Patton, M. Q. (2000). Utilization-focused evaluation. In D. L. Stufflebeam, G. F. Madaus and T. Kellaghan (eds.) Evaluation Models. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers.2. Taylor-Powell, E., Jones, L., & Henert, E. (2002) Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models. Retrieved 1/2

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly K. Jaeger, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

,immersive or integrated.Post-Survey. Reflection, review, feedback, assessment, and iteration are familiar elements to students inthe Northeastern University Engineering Program. As such, following completion of the machine scienceactivities in each section of the course, students again completed a survey to evaluate specific componentsof the machine science initiative. Likert-style and open-ended questions focused on amount learned, skillsacquired, pace of instruction and the learning experience, quality of support materials and tutorials,potential applications, the prospect of continuing the module in future course offerings, and suggestionsto improve implementation. Appendix B contains the full questionnaire.Results and DiscussionPre-Survey

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

semanticsdictate – distinguish between procrastination, deferment, or scheduling issues. On area of futurework under consideration is customizing student surveys after each module to discern this datafrom the student. The survey questions could be modified to for students either rapidly or slowlycompleting different units. Such questions, could prompt students to reflect on their own withrespect to their pace and potentially self-improve behavior. It additionally could help coursedevelopers to generate a more complete picture of student effort and improve course content.Bibliography 1. Cuseo, J., 2007, “The Empirical Case Against Large Class Size: Adverse Effects on the Teaching, Learning, and Retention of First-Year Students. Journal of Faculty

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

diverseopportunities for CPS. Over the next year the author hopes to develop an array of technical andnon-technical short courses that reflects the full academic offerings of the Institute in a truncatedformat. Once completed, the academic menu will be used to provide individuals the option tochoose engagements on a bi-monthly basis. Also, organizations will have the opportunity toselect from a menu of courses to build a seminar series relevant to their technical and non-technical training needs.In addition to expanding the course offerings of CPS, a comprehensive marketing plan will bedeveloped. The intent will be to devise a marketing strategy that better aligns with our targetaudience. This plan will deploy a dynamic strategy that matches not only the

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alister McLeod, Indiana State Uniersity; Jim Smallwood, Indiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

? Page 25.1134.8Results The results obtained from interviewing the company’s liaison reflected the changingdemands on employees at their facilities. A reorientation of manufacturing operations towardsmore robotic systems resulted in a marked improvement in the company’s bottom line allowingthem to exit from bankruptcy in 2005. In an effort to obtain a response from the intervieweeabout the use of robotic systems in the facility the first question was posed. The response elicitedfrom the question clarified that the machinery being used in the facility were actually robotic innature. For example, workers at the facility engage in remote level supervision for most of thehigh-volume production operations. The facility employed dedicated

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Benson, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

learning as an acquisition and integration process, thisis further reinforced when the concept of a spiral curriculum is also considered. Kolb (2000) in his Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) highlights the necessity ofcyclical instruction. ELT divides the learning cycle in to four phases: experiencing, reflecting,thinking, and acting. As a model for education, this process is both planned (formatted) andresponsive to the situation and content/skills being learned: activities are structured and plannedbut flexible to include individual. The cyclical nature of ELT supports this project in thenecessity of revisiting concepts at various points, over time to solidify and deepen a learner’sknowledge or concept acquisition and mastery

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin P.E., Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

would respond that those in the 20-25 ACT Math category are especiallywell situated for success. Almost 100% of these students were products of the Mississippi publicschool system and had less than a stellar mathematics education in high school. Their scores maybe more reflective of their high school teachers than their ability to perform. Many of thesestudents have earned MS degrees and several will be awarded PhD degrees within the next 2/3years. Reference [1] presented rather compelling evidence of the success of these students intheir engineering careers and /or in graduate school. We would suggest that it is indeed a wiseinvestment for the US taxpayer since they will receive substantially more federal and state taxesfrom this group of new

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Ameen Basim Al-Khafaji, College of Engineering at the University of Michigan; Martha Jane Neubauer, College of Engineering at the University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber 0941924. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Page 25.1190.14material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.  References1 National Academy of Engineering. (2004). The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century.Washington, DC: National Academy of Engineering.2 National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. (2007).Rising above the gathering storm: Energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future.Washington, D.C

Conference Session

Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; William F. McKenna, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

than the relevant math and science.Instead, they discussed things like their intuition, wanting to reflect the real world, and logic. Infact, students both discussed the relevance of particular math and science concepts and identifiednon-science/math criteria in their decision making process in 12 of the 19 interviews, suggestinga tension or ambivalence regarding the role of this content, on the part of the students. Page 25.1191.5