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Khiat, Henry – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2012
This study aims to understand how engineering mathematics students form intentions in mathematics learning from a socio-psychological perspective. A grounded theory approach was adopted and 21 engineering students and six tutors participated in the study. The main findings in this study show that a student's intention in engineering mathematics…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Intention, Psychology
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Soon, Wanmei; Lioe, Luis Tirtasanjaya; McInnes, Brett – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
The teaching of mathematics in Singapore continues, in most cases, to follow a traditional model. While this traditional approach has many advantages, it does not always adequately prepare students for University-level mathematics, especially applied mathematics. In particular, it does not cultivate the ability to deal with "non-routine…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Undergraduate Students, Mathematical Models, Mathematical Concepts