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Direct linkBurkholder, Eric W. – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2021
Previously, we had reported on the relationship between AP physics experience and exam scores, and student scores on the Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation and in an introductory calculus-based mechanics course [E. W. Burkholder and C. E. Wieman, Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 15, 020117 (2019)]. Two limitations to our previous work were that we…
Descriptors: Physics, Advanced Placement, Introductory Courses, Science Instruction
Sadler, Philip; Sonnert, Gerhard – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2018
This study addresses a longstanding question among high school mathematics teachers and college mathematics professors: Which is the best preparation for college calculus-- (a) a high level of mastery of mathematics considered preparatory for calculus (algebra, geometry, precalculus) or (b) taking calculus itself in high school? We used a data set…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, High School Students, Mathematics Instruction, Calculus
Grinstead, Mary L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study explores the relationship between specific advanced mathematics courses and college readiness (as determined by ACT score). The ACT organization has found a consistent relationship between taking a minimum core number of mathematics courses and higher ACT scores (mathematics and composite) (ACT, Inc., 2012c). However, the extent to…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Advanced Placement, Mathematics Education, College Entrance Examinations
