Prior knowledge of a calculus course: The impact of prior knowledge on students’ errors

Regina Mahadewsing, Diana Getrouw, Sharon M. Calor

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Abstract

We conducted a descriptive study among first-year engineering students at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. We analyzed students’ errors regarding necessary prior knowledge in a calculus A exam. We found that the stage of the solution in which prior knowledge is required impacts the importance of prior knowledge. We also found that many errors concerned basic algebra and trigonometry concepts and skills. We concluded that even though the required prior knowledge concerns basic algebra and trigonometry, the stage of the solution in which prior knowledge is needed is of great importance.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberem0786
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2024

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