1. 18 April 2013 Liverpool John Moores University
The SYMBoL Project
Enhancing the second year experience for undergraduate mathematicians
18 April 2013 Liverpool John Moores University
Francis Duah
Loughborough University

2. Reasons for undertaking the project
Staff dissatisfaction with failure rates and level of engagement with
Vector Spaces
Complex Variables
Objectives: To…
Increase student engagement
Increase student success rate
Increase student satisfaction levels

3. Key features Staff-student collaboration in course redesign
Implementation of a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme

4. Outcomes Figure 1. Screenshot of Notes on Residue Theorem
Figure 2. Screencast Video on Laurent Series

5. Outcomes Interns gained deeper understanding of the content
Enhanced relationship
Change in staff approach
PAL participants performed better than non-participants
PAL participants reported enhanced learning experience

6. Thank You For Listening
Further Information
Thank You For Listening
Francis Duah