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Decimals - Part 4IPOD VIDEO: In this unit we shall look at the meaning of decimals, and how they are related to fractions. We shall then look at rounding to given numbers of decimal places or significant figures. Finally we shall take a brief look at irrational numbers.
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Determinants Test 01 (DEWIS)Three questions on finding the determinant of a 2X2 and a 3X3 matrix and finding values of x such that the determinant of a 2X2 is zero. DEWIS resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by Rhys Gwynllyw & Karen Henderson, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics ProgrammesA series of short case studies have been collected, each focused on specific graduate skills, providing examples of ways in which these have been successfully developed through curricular initiatives. There is a wide variety of work reported, both in terms of the skills developed as well as the type of courses and institutions involved. This report was edited by Jeff Waldock. This report is not made available under a Creative Commons licence but is freely available to UK universities for non-commerical educational use.
Diagnosis of Mathematical Skills Among Bioscience EntrantsA paper-based diagnostic test of mathematical skills, presented to Stage 1 undergraduates, revealed that entrants encounter difficulties with some of the basic mathematical concepts that are essential if students are to successfully complete a programme of study within the biosciences. Students reacted favourably towards a number of computer-based learning materials aimed at supporting development of their basic mathematical skills through self-directed learning. However, the availability of such resources made no significant difference to the studentsâ?? overall performance in a subsequent test. Some issues and applications are discussed.
Diagnostic Driven Support at UMISTStudents arriving in many of the UMIST departments are required to take a brief maths test on arrival. Mathematics students who underachieve on this test are assigned some questions relevant to sections where they did poorly and also referred to sections from texts and Internet notes. The student�¢??s attempt at the assigned questions acts as a basis for a feedback session. Certain students in other departments (receiving mathematics as a service course) are asked to complete a computerised assignment on areas where they underachieved. Again, they are provided with references to texts and Internet notes.
Diagnostic test in basic calculus - Numbas12 calculus questions, differentiation and integration. Useful for self diagnosis. Numbas resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by Bill Foster and Christian Perfect, School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University.
Diagnostic test in basic maths - Numbas4 questions testing the precedence of operations applied to integers. In other words testing BIDMAS: Brackets, Indices, Division/Multiplication and Addition/Subtraction. Numbas resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by Bill Foster and Christian Perfect, School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University.
Diagnostic Test in Differentiation - Numbas26 questions: Product Rule, Quotient Rule and Chain Rule.
For those that want a thorough testing of their basic differentiation using the standard rules.
Numbas resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by the School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University.
Diagnostic test in differentiation - Numbas16 questions: Product Rule, Quotient Rule and Chain Rule. For those that want a thorough testing of their basic differentiation using the standard rules. Numbas resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by Bill Foster and Christian Perfect, School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University.
Diagnostic Test: Indefinite Integration - Numbas16 questions: Inverse of differentiation, substitution, inverse trig functions, partial fractions and by parts. For those that want a thorough testing of their basic techniques in integration.
Numbas resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by the School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University.
Diagnostic Testing and Student SupportStudents on Engineering awards at UWE come from a range of academic backgrounds that include A2/AS-Level, B-TEC, Foundation year, overseas qualifications and mature students who in some cases are returning to education after an absence of over ten years. Ensuring that individuals from such a diverse population can develop the necessary mathematical skills and knowledge to cope with the demands of an Engineering award is clearly difficult. In this case study we describe the development of diagnostic testing at UWE and its role in a strategy for teaching mathematics to a large mixed ability group.
Diagnostic Testing for MathematicsA comprehensive collection of case studies,
intended to assist you with the challenge of enhancing the basic
mathematical skills of engineering or science students. These case studies
focus particularly on diagnostic testing.
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 - Brunel UniversityBrunel is well advanced in promoting good practice in the use of Computer Aided Assessment (CAA). The diagnostic tests are of CAA type, delivered on-screen with full animation at the testing level required (post-GCSE or post A-Level). 200 students are involved on programmes ranging from financial computing to mathematics.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - Keele UniversityAll students are assessed via 20 computer-based multi-choice questions (MCQs). These questions are selected at random from a large question bank, developed jointly by Nottingham and Keele Universities. The main objective is to provide a profile of each studentâ??s mathematical abilities. Each question tests a number of different skills simultaneously and hence contributes to an assessment of the different aspects of this profile. The profile becomes a diagnostic report, which then directs each student to a series of specific modules in â??Mathwiseâ?? that will reinforce their knowledge and correct any problems.
Diagnostic Testing within Institutions - University of BristolAll students are tested via two computer-based tests each consisting of 10 multi-choice questions (MCQs). These tests are set from a large bank of questions using the â??TALâ?? (Teach And Learn) computer system developed at the University of Bristol. The topics covered include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, functions, calculus, and probability. A â??leave unansweredâ?? option is provided and negative marking used to discourage guessing. The tests are accessed through a Web interface, so in principle could be accessed from anywhere. It has been run with large-scale simultaneous access and, although a little slow, is relatively robust.
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.
Differential Equations Test 01 (DEWIS)Four questions on second order linear constant coefficient differential equations. The first two involve identifying the complementary function, the third involves applying initial conditions and the fourth involves finding a particular solution with either linear or sinusoidal forcing. DEWIS resources have been made available under a Creative Commons licence by Rhys Gwynllyw & Karen Henderson, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Differentiating sin(x) and cos(x) from first principlesIn this unit we show how to differentiate the sine and cosine functions
from first principles. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial).
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Differentiating sin(x) and cos(x) from first principlesIn this unit we show how to differentiate the sine and cosine functions
from first principles. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial).
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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)
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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 for Economics and Business Studies Functions of Multi-Variable FunctionsOverview of the rules of partial differentiation and methods of optimization of functions in Economics and Business Studies. This leaflet has been 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 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 VariableOverview of differentiation and its applications in Economics. This leaflet has been 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).
