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Implementing Online Programs in Gateway Mathematics Courses for Students with Prerequisite Deficiencies
Mathematics Faculty Publications
  • Elliott J. Bertrand, Sacred Heart University
  • David T. McArdle, University of Connecticut
  • Lubos Thoma, University of Rhode Island
  • Li Wu, University of Rhode Island
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Abstract

The percentage of college students receiving unproductive grades in introductory mathematics courses is a concern for post-secondary institutions across the country. Many factors can be targeted as potential explanations for this lack of success, yet none of these issues are more noteworthy than the fact that many students enter college mathematics courses with significant gaps in their fundamental mathematical background. In this paper, the authors discuss a way to implement an online remedial program to help students overcome their deficiencies following a “just-in-time teaching” model. Relevant data are presented supporting a positive outcome.

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Accepted author version posted online: 18 Jun 2019, Published online: 09 Aug 2019.

DOI
10.1080/10511970.2019.1629556
Citation Information

Bertrand, E., McArdle, D. T., Thoma, L., & Wu, L. (2021). Implementing online programs in gateway mathematics courses for students with prerequisite deficiencies. PRIMUS, 31(2), 119-132. Doi: 10.1080/10511970.2019.1629556