ERIC Number: EJ1162345
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jan
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Should I Take Further Mathematics? Physics Undergraduates' Experiences of Post-Compulsory Mathematics
Bowyer, Jessica; Darlington, Ellie
Physics Education, v52 n1 Article 015007 Jan 2017
It is essential that physics undergraduates are appropriately prepared for the mathematical demands of their course. This study investigated physics students' perceptions of post-compulsory mathematics as preparation for their degree course. 494 physics undergraduates responded to an online questionnaire about their experiences of A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. The findings suggest that physics undergraduates would benefit from studying Further Mathematics and specialising in mechanics during their A-level studies. As both A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics are being reformed, universities should look closely at the benefits of Further Mathematics as preparation for their physics courses and either increase their admissions requirements, or recommend that students take Further Mathematics.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Physics, Scientific Concepts, Undergraduate Students, Online Surveys, Questionnaires, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Likert Scales
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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