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Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - Anglia Polytechnic UniversityThe Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electronics (School of Applied Sciences Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge) uses DIAGNOSYS to administer a computer-based diagnostic test, testing the mathematical knowledge of primarily foundation year students.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - Cardiff UniversityAll students are assessed using a paper-based, but optically marked, written test of 12 multi-choice questions (MCQs). The test covers algebraic simplification, approximation, logs, trigonometry and calculus. It is based on a test developed at Coventry University. It is used to assess students' strengths upon entry.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - Queen Mary, University of LondonAll students are assessed using a paper-based written test of multi-choice questions (MCQs). The test has 15 questions of which the students must pass with 12 correct. Two hours were allowed. All of the questions were on routine arithmetic and algebra with emphasis on manipulative drill and practice, e.g. decomposition into powers of primes, long division, fractions, BODMAS, surds, elementary function definition, and inequalities. The test is quite demanding and was introduced last year 2001. It is repeated for those who fail six times during the course of the year in a programme called â??Essential Mathematicsâ??. Passing it is a mandatory requirement to proceed into the second year.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - UMISTAll students are assessed using a paper-based written test on their first day in the department. The students are allowed to use any non-graphical calculator to help answer 48 questions of the type and standard that they should be familiar with from A-Level. The questions range across simple arithmetic and algebra through logs to differentiation and integration, finishing with some questions on vectors. Final solutions are filled in on an answer grid. The temporary streaming of the students is based on the results.
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 by taking logarithmsIn this unit we look at how we can use
logarithms to simplify certain functions before we differentiate them.
Differentiation by taking logsIn this unit we look at how we can use logarithms to simplify certain functions before we differentiate them. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)
This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Differentiation by taking logsIn this unit we look at how we can use logarithms to simplify certain functions before we differentiate them. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)
This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Differentiation of the logarithm and exponential functionsIn this unit the natural logarithm function and the exponential function are differentiated from first principles.
Differentiation of the logarithm and exponential functionsThis unit gives details of how logarithmic functions and exponential functions are differentiated from first principles. (Mathtutor Video Tutorials)
This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Differentiation of the logarithm and exponential functionsThis unit gives details of how logarithmic functions and exponential functions are differentiated from first principles. (Mathtutor Video Tutorials)
This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors (SOURCE)A zip file containing LaTeX source and eps files for Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Contributed to the mathcentre Community Project by Tony Croft, Loughborough University.
Employability SIG resourcesSource files and metadata for Employability SIG resources containing 17 resources including slides, tests and guidance. These resources have been contributed under a Creative Commons licence to the mathcentre Community Project by members of the accessibility SIG. Please see individual resources for copyright information.
evaluation of mathematics support centres - a review of the literature (sigma)This sigma guide reviews published literature concerning the evaluation of mathematics support centres. There is a growing body of research studies, which have
looked into a number of areas such as: the establishment
of a MSC; the usage of MSCs and mechanisms for recording
usage data; feedback from students and staff and ways
to collect this; effects on achievement, pass rates and
retention rates; and the prevalence of MSCs in the higher
education sector. More recently researchers have begun
to examine the effects of MSCs on undergraduatesâ??
mathematics learning experiences and mathematical
confidence, and to address issues concerning students who
are â??at riskâ?? or underachieving and not engaging with the
facilities offered by their MSC.
This report reviews and synthesises all the available
published research evidence so that informed decisions can
be made about the value of mathematics support activity and
the targeting of future funding.
Expanding, or removing bracketsThis is a complete workbook covering the removal of brackets
from expressions. It contains 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.
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 StudiesOverview of the properties of the functions e and ln and their applications in Economics. This leaflet has been 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).
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).
Exponential and logarithm functionsExponential functions and logarithm functions are important in both theory and
practice. In this unit we look at the graphs of exponential and logarithm
functions, and see how they are related.
Exponential and logarithm functionsExponential functions and logarithm functions are important in both theory and practice. In this unit we look at the graphs of exponential and logarithm
functions, and see how they are related. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)
This resource is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
Exponential and logarithm functionsExponential functions and logarithm functions are important in both theory and practice. In this unit we look at the graphs of exponential and logarithm
functions, and see how they are related. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)
The video is released under a Creative Commons license Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works and the copyright is held by Skillbank Solutions Ltd.
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 Fformiwlau EconomegThis is a Welsh language version of the Economics Facts & Formulae Leaflet. It is designed to be viewed onscreen or printed on A4 as a double-sided folded leaflet. Print quality is printer dependant. 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.
FractionsThis leaflet reminds students how to express a fraction in its simplest form, and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. (Engineering Maths First Aid Kit 1.1)
