The 18th SEFI Mathematics working Group Seminar 27rd – 29th June, Gothenburg, Sweden

Book of accepted abstracts

Paper presentations Alpers: Turning a standard statics task into a mathematical modelling opportunity: The case of the „tumbler task“Anastasakis: Do you really know what resources your students use to learn mathematics?Brandell: Using Maple as a tool when studying calculus Brekke: Embedding mathematics content within the electronics courses for engineering students Caridade: Lesson Moodle for a self-directed learning of mathematics Carr: A project based learning approach to teaching Second order differential equations to Engineers Davis: The Development and Evaluation of On-Line Mathematical Resources for the Teaching and Learning of Calculus, and their Relation to Students’ Leaning Preferences Demlova: On Transition from High School to University Filipsson: Improved engagement and learning in flipped classroom calculus Fradkin: Can artificial intelligence help engineering students develop their intelligence?Göbbels: A Blended Learning Scenario for Mathematical Preparation Courses – Video Based Learning and Matching In-Class Lectures Hellblom: Innovation in mathematics education - a synthesis of the debate Henderson: Using electronic exams to provide engineering mathematics students with rapid feedback Jahan: Evaluating a course in mathematical modelling and problem solving from students’ perspective Jancigova: Adaptive teaching of mathematics for engineering students Kalus: Explorative Computer-Assisted Learning of Partial Differential Equations in a Mixed Group of Students from Mathematics and Engineering – Examples of Classroom Practices Lawson: The Developing Community of Practice in Mathematics Support in Higher Education in England Lennerstad: A calculus course in knowledge feedback format Luchinskaya: Using Supplemental Instruction in teaching Mathematics for engineers McLoone: UniDoodle: A Multi-Platform Smart Device Student Response System – Evaluated in an Engineering Mathematics Classroom Namestnikova: Computer-aided assessment (CAA): An effective way of teaching, assessing and supporting engineering students at Brunel University O'Sullivan: Models of re-engaging adult learners with mathematics Queiruga-Dios: Case study: Acquisition of Mathematical Industrial Engineering competences during the first year Rinneheimo: Future mathematics – using technologies to improve mathematics teaching and learning in engineering studies Rønning: Computer aided assessment in mathematics courses for engineers Schaathun: Learning mathematics through classroom interaction Schmidt: Is it feasible to replace teachers by e-learning in introductory mathematics?Schwenk: Competent without competencies? Change of mathematics education at secondary school – the influence on the university entrance level.Thomas: Mathematics lecturers’ views on mathematical modelling: a quest for understanding the gap between research and practice Watkins: The Future of Online Mathematics Teaching and Assessment Wedelin: Teaching modelling and problem solving with a set of realistic problems Wirthgen: Students’ understanding of the composition of functions Zetterqvist: Applied problems and use of technology in basic courses in probability and statistics – a way to enhance understanding and achieve a more positive attitude Posters Adolfsson: Blended Learning; a specific example Ballance: Using Simple Tests to Identify Students Needing Support in Engineering Mathematics Barbas: The Hamburg MintFit Math Test Brkic: Project Assignments within Math/Geometry Courses Caridade: Design and implement interactive modules of learning mathematics for engineering students Carr: Preparing students in second level education system for Engineering Mathematics Cronin: Supporting Adult Learners transition to Higher Education via a Maths Support Centre Lehtonen: Assessment of asylum seekers’ and immigrants’ mathematical competence Mossberg: An exploratory approach to engineering mathematics using GeoGebra Narkeviciene: The selection factors of deep versus superficial mathematics learning strategy Peters: An Investigation to determine if First Year Engineering Undergraduate Students suffer from Mathematics Anxiety Queiruga-Dios PO1: Malware propagation models: A challenge for engineering students Queiruga-Dios PO2: The Spanish identity card and real life applications as a realistic way to learn mathematics and software development Rathmann: Flipped classroom in interdisciplinary course Richtarikova: Enhancing the Ability to Identify and Use Mathematical Concepts Sakalauskaite: Model of passing mathematics course at the university Steele: MECD : The Manchester Engineering Campus Development : with an angle for Mathematics Thiele: Using online-assessment to improve learner-centered teaching Thomas: TeStED – Transitioning without A2 level mathematics