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Overview of the provision of mathematics support to students in a University College

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Vol: 
8
Num: 
2
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Authors: 
Sarah Parsons
Abstract: 
Harper Adams University College offers a range of university courses in rural and land-based subjects, including engineering. All students at Harper Adams study mathematics or statistics as part of their chosen courses. The engineering students appreciate the necessity of mathematics in their engineering courses; this does not however prevent students from finding it difficult, and across the college all courses include some study of statistics, which the majority of students do reluctantly…
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student support, maths, mathematics, engineering mathematics, mechanical science, stats, statistics, computer packages, software, dissertations, Aspire CETL, Harper Adams University, mathematics difficulties, student progression, school-university transition, GCSE, HND, A Level, university, higher education, numeracy screening, diagnostic testing, individual support, small group support, support material, staff awareness, evaluation of progress, student feedback, CETL-MSOR 2007 conference, MSOR Connections May 2008 Vol 8 No 2
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