Transactional Writing: Constructing knowledge and reshaping beliefs in mathematics

• Autores: Suzanne S. Austin, Barbara K. Edwards
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 17, no. Extra 1, 2001 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Learning Styles), págs. 40-58
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Engineering employers agree that a good understanding of engineering science fundamentals, e.g.mathematics, and a good understanding of verbal and written communication, are among theattributes held by successful engineers. Observations confirm that males, particularly at higherlevels, excel over females in mathematics performance, but not written performance. Yet researchconfirms that good writers show higher mathematics achievement than poor writers. This articlediscusses an interdisciplinary project that improves mathematics achievement and attitude, andcommunication skills, and hence, equips more students to consider the field of engineering.Potentially, it could increase the numbers of engineering students among underrepresentedgroups, especially females.