Electronic Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsBaltimore, Maryland, November 1-4, 2001Paper C001Preliminary Results of an Online Mathematics Testing Program for Engineers |
Sami FadaliDepartment of Electrical Engineering University of Nevada Reno, NV 89557 USA list of all papers by this author | Jerry JohnsonDepartment of Mathematics University of Nevada Reno, NV 89557 USA Phone: (775) 784-6773 Fax: (775) 784-6378 jerryj@unr.edu list of all papers by this author | Jeff MortensenDepartment of Mathematics University of Nevada Reno, NV 89557 USA Phone: (775) 784-6773 Fax: (775) 784-6378 list of all papers by this author | Jeff McGoughDepartment of Mathematics South Dakota School of Mines and Technology list of all papers by this author |
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ABSTRACT
To address the high attrition rate among engineering majors, a strategy was employed using web-based mathematics examinations, tutoring and advising to improve retention. We will discuss the software, exam questions, and analysis of student performance. (Funded in part by NSF grant DUE 9980687).Keyword(s): on-line access