PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2017
San Diego, California
Variations in precalculus through Calculus 2 courses
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In this paper we analyze variations in the structure of courses designed for the Precalculusthrough Calculus 2 (P2C2) sequence. We examine the nature of such variations, frequencynationally, and how DFW rates and instructional approach compare to the standard courses.While most identified variations in course structures have on average lower DFW rates whencompared to the national average, a comparison within institutions indicates that thesealternative course structures have higher DFW rates when compared to the standard P2C2sequence offered at the respective institution. In addition, we observed that course variationswhich allow for increased instructional time have greater amounts of active learningtechniques as part of the instructional format. Results from these findings along with theirimplications for the next phase of the Progress through Calculus project are discussed.