Jump Start: Lessons Learned from a Mathematics Bridge Program for STEM Undergraduates
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| Title: | Jump Start: Lessons Learned from a Mathematics Bridge Program for STEM Undergraduates |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lecocke, Michael, Shaw, Jason, Martines, Ian, Wolff, Necia, Cano, Paulina, Tobares, Vanessa |
| Source: | Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research. Jan-Mar 2019 19(5):40-45. |
| Availability: | Institute for STEM Education and Research. P.O. Box 4001, Auburn, AL 36831. Tel: 334-844-3360; Web site: http://www.jstem.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | STEM Education, Transitional Programs, Summer Programs, Majors (Students), College Freshmen, Calculus, College Readiness, Program Effectiveness |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| ISSN: | 1557-5284 |
| Abstract: | The St. Mary's University Jump Start summer bridge program for precalculus was implemented for the first time in August 2014 and completed its third iteration in August 2016. This 12-day summer bridge program occurred immediately before the beginning of the fall semester. The primary intent of this program was to effectively provide prerequisite coursework to incoming first year STEM majors who did not meet the calculus I prerequisites to succeed in a calculus I course, and thus begin their degree programs on track. This paper investigates whether a 12-day summer bridge program can effectively ensure success in a first-semester calculus I course. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Access URL: | https://www.jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JSTEM/article/view/2220/2108 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1210883 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The St. Mary's University Jump Start summer bridge program for precalculus was implemented for the first time in August 2014 and completed its third iteration in August 2016. This 12-day summer bridge program occurred immediately before the beginning of the fall semester. The primary intent of this program was to effectively provide prerequisite coursework to incoming first year STEM majors who did not meet the calculus I prerequisites to succeed in a calculus I course, and thus begin their degree programs on track. This paper investigates whether a 12-day summer bridge program can effectively ensure success in a first-semester calculus I course. |
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| ISSN: | 1557-5284 |
