Electronic Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Orlando, Florida, March 16-19, 2006

Paper C036

This is an electronic reprint, reproduced by permission of Pearson Education Inc. Originally appeared in the Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Edited by Joanne Foster, ISBN 0-321-49160-2, Copyright (C) 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Using Fundamental Skills Exams in Core Technical Classes at the United States Air Force Academy

James S. Rolf

Department of Mathematical Sciences
The United States Air Force Academy
, CO 80840
USA
Jim.Rolf@usafa.edu

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Andrew X. Richardson

Department of Mathematical Sciences
The United States Air Force Academy
, CO 80840
USA
Andrew.Richardson@usafa.edu

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ABSTRACT

We describe the implementation and pedagogical challenges and benefits of administering gateway exams with an online testing environment in order to improve fundamental skills in core technical courses.

Keyword(s): assessment