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Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - University of Newcastle upon TyneSchool of Mechanical and Systems Engineering DIAGNOSYS has been used by the Department of Engineering Mathematics, now the School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, since 1993. By 1996 there were five departments involved in using the software. Based on an interview with the administering lecturer and a student questionnaire this case study examines the procedure, results and student responses to the diagnostic testing process.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - University of StrathclydeThe mathematics department at the University of Strathclyde introduced in 2001 a paper-based diagnostic test to test the elementary mathematics skills of their first year mathematics students.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - University of SussexFirst year students in mathematics have been tested at the University of Sussex over the past 25 years using a paper-based diagnostic test. The test has hardly changed during that time. The test and remedial measures are co-ordinated by a senior member of staff, but administered by two postgraduates.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - University of YorkSince 1977 a paper-based diagnostic test has been presented to first year mathematics students at the University of York. Based on an interview with the administering lecturer and a student questionnaire this case study examines the procedure, results and student responses to the diagnostic testing process.
Differentiation for Economics and Business Studies Functions of Multi-Variable Functions (SOURCE)Latex source, image files and metadata for the Fact & Formulae leaflet "Differentiation for Economics and Business Studies Functions of Multi-Variable Functions" contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Morgiane Richard (University of Aberdeen) and reviewed by Anthony Cronin (University College Dublin).
Differentiation for Economics and Business Studies Functions of One Variable (SOURCE)Latex source, image files and metadata for the Fact & Formulae leaflet "Differentiation for Economics and Business Studies Functions of One Variable" contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Morgiane Richard (University of Aberdeen) and reviewed by Anthony Cronin (University College Dublin).
Employer Engagement in Undergraduate MathematicsIt is important to take account of the needs of employers when developing graduate mathematicians. Some of the projects reported in this booklet have worked with employers, employees or professional bodies to develop research findings, good practice advice and curriculum resources to improve graduate skills. Others offer examples of approaches involving employers in delivery of teaching and assessment for work-related learning, and various models that can be used to place students within organisations for work-based learning. This report was edited by Jeff Waldock and Peter Rowlett. This report is not made available under a Creative Commons licence but is freely available to UK universities for non-commerical educational use.
Euclidean GeometryDesigned for self-study, this drawing-led introduction to the geometry of Euclid takes the learner from first principles through to constructions and mathematical proofs as well as covering practical applications of the techniques learnt in art and design. It concludes with a study of the pentagon, golden ratio and their surprising mathematical interconnection. The resources comprise a 100-page booklet and supporting interactive resources. These resources have been created by Rich Cochrane and Andrew McGettigan (Central Saint Martins, UAL) and reviewed by Prof Jeremy Gray (Open University). They were funded by a sigma Resource Development grant and contributed to the mathcentre Community Project.
Euclidean Geometry - interactive resourcesThis zip file contains supporting interactive resources to accompany the self-study booklet "Euclidean Geometry".
These resources have been created by Rich Cochrane and Andrew McGettigan (Central Saint Martins, UAL) and reviewed by Prof Jeremy Gray (Open University). They were funded by a sigma Resource Development grant and contributed to the mathcentre Community Project.
Exploiting Synergies between Teaching Mathematics and Programming to Second Year Engineering StudentStudents in Aeronautical Engineering are taught MATLAB in the first year to provide them with programming skills and for use in later courses. In the second year MATLAB is used to enhance the teaching of linear algebra and to apply the mathematical techniques to engineering problems.
Exponential and Logarithm for Economics and Business Studies (SOURCE)Latex source, image files and metadata for the Fact & Formulae leaflet "Exponential and Logarithm for Economics and Business Studies" contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Morgiane Richard (University of Aberdeen) and reviewed by Shazia Ahmed (University of Glasgow) and Anthony Cronin (University College Dublin).
Factorising quadraticsThe ability to factorise a quadratic expression is an essential skill.
This booklet explains how this process is carried out.
Facts & Formulae for Functional Mathematics - Onscreen versionA onscreen version of the Fact & Formulae leaflet for Functional Mathematics contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Anne Townsend.
Facts & Formulae for Functional Mathematics - Print versionA Fact & Formulae leaflet for Functional Mathematics contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Anne Townsend. This leaflet is designed to be printed landscape on A4 and folded.
Facts & Formulae for Functional Mathematics (SOURCE)A zip file containing the LaTeX files and images for the Fact & Formulae leaflet for Functional Mathematics contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Anne Townsend, Central College Nottingham.
Fast Track Summer Mathematics Course at South Bank UniversityThe first summer mathematics course ran during July and August of 1997, financed by South Bank University (SBU). In subsequent years the course became HEFCE funded. The Fast Track mathematics course was a specifically designed free summer course to help equip the students with those skills required to enter a degree of Higher National Diploma in science or technology. SBU established the six week daytime course, which helped students identify gaps in their knowledge and provided a tailor made mathematics learning programme. This course now runs every summer to equip new students with the mathematical skills required for a smooth transition into university.
Ffeithiau a Fformiwlâu Mecaneg - Fersiwn argraffuThis is a Welsh language version of the Mechanics Facts & Formulae Leaflet. It is designed to be printed on A3 as a double-sided folded leaflet. Print quality is printer dependant. An onscreen version is available in mathcentre. The leaflets were translated by Dr Tudur Davies, a Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Lecturer of Mathematics, at the Institute of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science, Aberystwyth University. Funding from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is gratefully acknowledged.
Ffeithiau a Fformiwlâu Mecaneg - Fersiwn arleinAn electronic Welsh language version of the Facts & Formulae leaflet for mechanics designed to be viewed onscreen. A higher resolution print version is available in mathcentre. The leaflets were translated by Dr Tudur Davies, a Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Lecturer of Mathematics, at the Institute of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science, Aberystwyth University. Funding from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is gratefully acknowledged.
Force and motion - Mike SavageThis extension video mathstutor discusses Newton's second law of motion. This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Glasgow Caledonian University Mathematics Summer SchoolThe Summer School has operated on the same general principles since 1991. It helps prepare students for entry into programmes for which they have a conditional offer. It features tailored instruction, flexible attendance and delivery and continuous supportive feedback.
Graphic designer - Keith RobinsonKeith Robinson discusses how he uses numbers in his role as a creator of animation graphics in this mathstutor extention video. This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Historical Study of Correlation between A-Level Grades and Subsequent PerformanceThe subject of A-Level mathematics has attracted a great deal of political and academic controversy. Those who represent the academic community in Higher Education have argued for over a decade that the standards of A-Level mathematics have been declining and continue to do so. Elsewhere it has been argued that much of the decline perceived by those who teach in engineering and science departments is more likely to be attributed to the very substantial national decline in entry standards to engineering and science courses rather than any real change in A-Level standards. Using available statistics, a study of the electronics students at York set out to discover whether these questions could be answered and the results
were published in a detailed paper [1] of which the following is a summary.
Indices or PowersThis is a complete workbook on Indices covering definitions, rules and lots of examples and exercises.
It can be used as a free-standing resource, or can be read in conjunction with mathtutor - the companion on-disk resource.
Integration for Economics and Business Studies (SOURCE)Latex source, image files and metadata for the Fact & Formulae leaflet "Integration for Economics and Business Studies " contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Morgiane Richard (University of Aberdeen) and reviewed by Anthony Cronin (University College Dublin).
LogarithmsThis booklet explains what is meant by a logarithm. It states and illustrates the laws of llogarithms. It explains the standard bases 10 and e.
Finally it shows how logarithms can be used to solve certain types of equations.
Mathematical languageThis introductory booklet describes conventions used in mathematical work and gives information on the appropriate use of symbols.
