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Direct linkGillard, Jonathan; Robathan, Kirsty; Wilson, Robert – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2012
Much work is currently being undertaken to investigate the effectiveness of informal, "drop-in" mathematics support services. This can be a difficult task; students are individuals with different expectations and backgrounds, and support that is effective for one student, may be less effective in relation to another. This article investigates the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Education
Gillard, Jonathan; Robathan, Kirsty; Wilson, Robert – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2011
Over the last decade the "mathematics problem" (students lacking basic mathematical skills on entry into higher education), and proposed solutions of this problem have been widely debated. One method to help combat this issue has been the introduction of mathematics support centres across higher education institutions. This article describes the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mail Surveys, Mathematics Skills, Colleges
Gillard, Jonathan; Levi, Margaret; Wilson, Robert – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2010
In July 2009, an e-mail survey was sent to various UK universities to gain information regarding current practices concerning mathematics diagnostic testing, and to provide an update from the review "Diagnostic Testing for Mathematics" published by the LTSN MathsTEAM Project in 2003. A total of 38 university departments were contacted and the…
Descriptors: Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Mail Surveys, Foreign Countries
