ANALYZING APPLIED MATHEMATICS GRADUATION STUDENTS’ PROFILE: DISCUSSING THE REASONS OF THE LOW ACADEMIC RESULTS DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER AT THE UNIVERSITY

Authors

  • Bárbara Denicol do Amaral Rodriguez Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG)
  • Cinthya Maria Schneider Meneghetti Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
  • Cristiana Andrade Poffal Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X14785

Keywords:

Matemática Aplicada, ensino superior, baixo rendimento, disciplinas básicas

Abstract

http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/2179460X14785

This paper aims to show and justify a relation between the number of new students and egress of Applied Mathematics course. Analyzing qualitative data, we intend to discuss learning problems related to the subjects of the course’s first semester, such as the lack of mastery of the mathematics studied during elementary and high school. In this case, students are not prepared and do not approve the graduation subjects, as they have significant gaps in their academic fundamental training which is required to learning. By means of a survey, we collect data referring to elementary school, prior knowledge and students’ main doubts. The results allow defining a student profile and suggest the need of adding alternative ways to complement their basic education.

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Published

2015-01-20

How to Cite

Rodriguez, B. D. do A., Meneghetti, C. M. S., & Poffal, C. A. (2015). ANALYZING APPLIED MATHEMATICS GRADUATION STUDENTS’ PROFILE: DISCUSSING THE REASONS OF THE LOW ACADEMIC RESULTS DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER AT THE UNIVERSITY. Ciência E Natura, 37(1), 151–162. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X14785

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