Conference Contribution Details
Mandatory Fields
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O.
Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM) 22
Diagnosing areas of weakness among mature STEM students at third-level, and current intervention methods employed to combat these weaknesses at the University of Limerick
Alexandria, VA, USA
Oral Presentation
2015
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Optional Fields
12-JUL-15
15-JUL-15

This paper presentation will report on the findings from diagnostic test data relating to the mathematical abilities of mature first year undergraduate STEM students (n=324) at the University of Limerick (U.L.) from 2010 to 2014. A focus will be placed on Science and Technology students. The diagnostic test instrument that is administered to all first year Science and Technology students in their first mathematics lecture of the year will be described. The presentation will henceforth explore the mathematical areas that mature students in these disciplines find difficult, as well as the mathematics that they have a sound understanding of, upon entering a third-level undergraduate programme of study. The current intervention methods employed at U.L. for those diagnosed as “at risk” from the diagnostic test will be discussed.