Analysis of calculus curriculum implementation

Honors College Thesis

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Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/wd376455f

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Creator	Collins, Madison
Abstract	There is high projected growth for STEM-based job fields; however, a significant barrier to students entering those fields is the requirement to take Introductory Calculus. This thesis summarizes the current research done to improve university level math education, specifically calculus courses. It then uses the MAA Instructional Practices Guide to examine the extent to which the current OSU MTH 252 curriculum can be implemented to align with these research-based, instructional best practices based on three main criteria: (1) classroom practices, (2) assessment practices and (3) design practices. In the framework analysis, the OSU MTH 252 curriculum was found to be able to align with most best practices, but based on observation, was limited by class time, instructor time, and large class sizes. Many of the criteria were also largely dependent upon the instructor. Key words: Instructional Practices, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Implementation, Active Learning
Resource Type	Honors College Thesis
Date Issued	2023-05-23
Degree Level	Bachelor's
Degree Name	Honors Bachelor of Science (H.B.S.)
Degree Field	Mathematics
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2023
Advisor	Jones, Elizabeth
Committee Member	Beisiegel, Mary Gasser, Christopher
Academic Affiliation	Mathematics
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Honors College
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]

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