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1. Enhancing Mathematics Teaching and Learning through Innovative Strategies 2. This initiative combines paired tutors s

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1. Enhancing Mathematics Teaching and Learning through Innovative Strategies 2. This initiative combines paired tutors s

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  1. M&S Teaching Innovations Jotham Gaudoin – DoT for M&S

  2. M208 – Paired tutors • This is a large, 60-credit, module containing three main topics (group theory, linear algebra, real analysis). • While linear algebra is popular amongst most tutors, some have a strong preference for either group theory or real analysis. • To that end, tutors have been paired and their tutorial hours pooled. • This has enabled specialists in each area to work on their preferred topics. • Students receive more specialist attention on each area, without any additional cost and twice as many smaller group tutorials. • Further, tutors get to know two particular groups of students better.

  3. OpenSTEMLabs • Started being used on M348 (Applied Statistical Modelling) after difficulties with R software. • Other modules (notably MST124, MST125) have started using it with their Maxima software after difficulties with Mac compatibility. • MST124/5 now have a Linux version of Maxima available to them that works without difficulties. • Takes a little while for MTs to set up initially, but then easy to use.

  4. OpenSTEMLabs – M348 • M348’s first presentation in 22J had a number of difficulties. Students had very different levels of software experience. • R software was found to be difficult, particularly by economics students with little software experience. • OpenSTEMLabs provided a VCE (Virtual Computing Environment). • Here, we can control the packages used the setup works for all students. • Importantly, students don’t have to use it – more tech savvy students can still create their own setup. • Much improved student satisfaction – forum posts much more positive.

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