The Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Nationwide Adoption, Assessment and Evaluation

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Kuldip S. Rattan, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Michael L. Raymer, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
David B. Reynolds, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Richard Mercer, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

6-2009

Abstract

The inability of incoming students to advance past the traditional first-year calculus sequence is a primary cause of attrition in engineering programs across the country. As a result, this paper will describe an NSF funded initiative at Wright State University to redefine the way engineering mathematics is taught, with the goal of increasing student retention, motivation and success in engineering. This paper will provide a brief overview of the WSU model for engineering mathematics education, including its impact on student retention and success. It will also summarize the scope of a 2008 NSF CCLI Phase 3 award, which includes pilot adoption and assessment of the WSU model by a total of 15 institutions across the country.

Comments

Presented at the Annual American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.

Repository Citation

Klingbeil, N. W., Rattan, K. S., Raymer, M. L., Reynolds, D. B., & Mercer, R. (2009). The Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Nationwide Adoption, Assessment and Evaluation. Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference.
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