The effect of a pre-university mathematics bridging course on adult learners' self-efficacy and retention rates in STEM subjects

In August 2008, the Mathematics Learning Centre at the University of Limerick initiated a mathematics bridging course, entitled 'Head Start Maths', to provide mathematics revision for adult learners about to embark on science or technology degree programmes. The aim of Head Start Maths was...

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Published in:	Irish educational studies Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 233 - 248
Main Authors:	Johnson, Patrick, O'Keeffe, Lisa
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Routledge 02.07.2016
Subjects:	adult learners Adult Students College Students Diagnostic Tests Dropout Rate Foreign Countries Mathematics Anxiety mathematics bridging programme Mathematics Education Program Effectiveness Questionnaires retention School Holding Power Self Efficacy STEM STEM Education Transitional Programs Ireland
ISSN:	0332-3315, 1747-4965
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