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“Can’t do the Maths”

“Can’t do the Maths”. This is the single biggest factor in first year dropout from Physical Science and Engineering courses. “Can’t do the Maths”. led to diagnostic assessment in 250+ Depts of Maths, Physics & Engineering led to 50+ Maths support centres

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“Can’t do the Maths”

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  1. “Can’t do the Maths” This is the single biggest factor in first year dropout from Physical Science and Engineering courses

  2. “Can’t do the Maths” • led to diagnostic assessment in 250+ Depts of Maths, Physics & Engineering • led to 50+ Maths support centres • triggered the Engineering Council Report ‘Measuring the Maths Problem’

  3. Maths Support at the Transition to University This FDTL4 project followed naturally from the previous initiatives Aim: to provide accessible Maths support for students/staff on-line and on disk

  4. FDTL4 Maths Tutor DVD Maths Centre Web site LTSN Other components New funders e-diagnostics Video tutorials e-texts New funders

  5. Maths Support at the Transition to University • A consortium project involving • Coventry Duncan Lawson • Leeds Peter Coltman Tom Roper • Mike Savage • Loughborough Tony Croft • EBS Trust Jim Stevenson • Janice Gardner

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