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

Orlando, Florida, March 16-19, 2006

Paper S042

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.


Calculus Prerequisite Diagnostic Quizzes and Tutorials with ThomsonNOW

Przemyslaw Bogacki


Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
USA
Phone: (757) 683-3262
Fax: (757) 683-3885


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ABSTRACT

A pilot project addresses deficiencies in algebra and trigonometry background, very common among our calculus students. Our approach involves a combination of diagnostic tests, and on-line tutorial modules. These modules, which use ThomsonNOW environment, are assigned selectively based on the student's identified areas of weakness.

Keyword(s): assessment, calculus, Internet, precalculus