@inproceedings{fcbc1ff2d23448008749c498c03a9eb0,
title = "Math readiness: The implications for engineering majors",
abstract = "Good Math skills are essential to obtain academic success in engineering majors in college. Timing of when these skills are developed, while not a requirement for success is highly correlated with success in engineering programs. At Texas Tech University, Calculus III is a required course for all programs in the College of Engineering except for degrees in the Engineering Technology Department. Success of a {"}C{"} or better grade in Calculus III is usually associated with a future engineering graduate. An analysis was made to determine the probability of completing a {"}C{"} or better grade in Calculus III as a function of starting position in math as an incoming freshman. Texas Tech University has a well established math placement process that regulates the starting position based on math skills. The results of over 4,000 engineering students are presented.",
keywords = "Assessment exam, Engineering, Math placement, SAT",
author = "Heinze, {Lloyd R.} and Gregory, {James M.} and John Rivera",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2003 IEEE.; 33rd Annual Frontiers in Education, FIE 2003 ; Conference date: 05-11-2003 Through 08-11-2003",
year = "2003",
doi = "10.1109/FIE.2003.1265915",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "S1D13--S1D17",
booktitle = "33rd Annual Frontiers in Education",
}