DocumentCode
1338888
Title
Vocational education as preparation for university engineering mathematics
Author
Lawson, Duncan
Author_Institution
BP Math. Centre, Coventry, UK
Volume
9
Issue
2
fYear
2000
fDate
4/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
89
Lastpage
92
Abstract
SARTOR 3 clearly states that A-levels and Advanced GNVQs are suitable preparation for accredited engineering degree courses. In this paper, a comparison is made between the mathematical competence of students with Advanced GNVQs, and those with A-levels. The basis of this comparison is the results of a mathematics diagnostic test taken during induction week at university. The test covers fundamental areas of mathematics which underpin the study of engineering in higher education. The results indicate that A-level students, of all grades, have better basic mathematical skills than those from the vocational route
Keywords
educational courses; engineering education; mathematics; A-levels; Advanced GNVQ; accredited engineering degree courses; higher education; induction week mathematics diagnostic test; mathematics diagnostic test; student mathematical competence; university engineering mathematics preparation; vocational education;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Science and Education Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0963-7346
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/esej:20000206
Filename
843229
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