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Direct linkKouki, Rahim; Griffiths, Barry J. – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2021
In this article we present the results of an investigation into semiotic aspects of an introductory differential equations class from two countries. In order to perform a comparative analysis, students in the USA and Tunisia were given common questions on their midterm exams that examined analytical and graphical competencies. Our results indicate…
Descriptors: Semiotics, Calculus, Algebra, Graphs
Tallman, Michael A.; Carlson, Marilyn P.; Bressoud, David M.; Pearson, Michael – International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2016
In this study, we developed a three-dimensional framework to characterize post-secondary Calculus I final exams. Our "Exam Characterization Framework" (ECF) classifies individual exam items according to the cognitive demand required to answer the item, the representation of both the task statement and the solution, and the item's format.…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Mathematics Tests, Test Items
Madison, Bernard L.; Linde, Cassandra S.; Decker, Blake R.; Rigsby, E. Myron; Dingman, Shannon W.; Stegman, Charles E. – PRIMUS, 2015
A college mathematics placement test with 25 basic algebra items and 15 calculus readiness items was administered to 1572 high school seniors, and first college mathematics course grades were obtained for 319 of these students. Test results indicated that more than two thirds of the high school graduates were not college ready, and the test…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Tests, Student Placement, High School Seniors
