PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2017
San Diego, California
JITAR online modules to improve math preparation of engineering students
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Engineering educators are challenged with students at greatly varying mathematical skill levelswhile needing to quickly bring all students up to the same mathematical mastery level atappropriate points during a semester. To address this problem our team designed a teaching e-tool in WeBWorK called Just-In-Time Assessment and Review (JITAR) to be delivered as an on-line system consisting of a series of individualized mathematics modules inserted withinengineering courses at strategic points in the semester, prior to students needing those mathskills. JITAR assesses the mathematical competency level of the individual student and providesformative individualized learning opportunities in time for the students to be successful inapplying the necessary mathematics to the new engineering material. The new type of WeBWorKassignment was designed to support the desired presentation and flow of the module integratingassessment and e-learning assistance by offering a customized learning path to students. Thisproject is currently funded by National Science Foundation.Key words: