PROCEEDINGS OF THE 23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2020
Boston, Massachusetts
The motivations and perceived success of different calculus course variations
Page: 1028
Precalculus to single-variable calculus (P2C2) courses are a critical first educational step for students pursuing any science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degree. As students come into university courses with a wide range of preparation and skill, institutions need to be ready to meet their needs. One way this issue is being addressed is by the development of different course variations in the P2C2 courses. In this study we focus specifically on what motivates the creation of such course variations and how their success is perceived. Using open-ended survey responses from key faculty and instructors at ten institutions we identify themes relating to both the motivation and perceived success of course variations.