1. Accelerated Mathematics for Engineering and Science Students LeTourneau University Lois Knouse Mathematics

2. Introduction and Rationale LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas

3. Introduction and Rationale LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas Major emphasis is Engineering and Technology

4. Introduction and Rationale LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas Major emphasis is Engineering and Technology Necessary for Engineering majors to take Calculus I in 1 st semester

5. Introduction and Rationale LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas Major emphasis is Engineering and Technology Necessary for Engineering majors to take Calculus I in 1 st semester Students entering unable to begin in Calculus I

6. The Program Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks

7. The Program Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks Calculus I – 5 days a week, 7 weeks

8. The Program Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks Calculus I – 5 days a week, 7 weeks Receive 6 hours of credit – 3 towards the engineering major – 3 general elective – all transferable

9. The Program Eligibility – Based on SAT/ACT Mathematics scores SAT –  550 and  630 ACT -  24 and  27 Enrolled in English Composition I preferable

10. The Program Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks

11. The Program Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks Student can complete Precalculus and choose to withdraw from Calculus I

12. The Program Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks Student can complete Precalculus and choose to withdraw from Calculus I Students are encouraged to attend evening help sessions

13. The Results Completed 2 years

14. The Results Completed 2 years Fall, 2004 33 students enrolled 26 successfully completed Precalculus 23 successfully completed Calculus I 18 successfully completed Calculus II

15. The Results Fall, 2005 37 enrolled 26 successfully completed Precalculus 27 successfully completed Calculus I 1 student with a D in Precalc. successfully completed Calc I 18 successfully completed Calculus II Several students changed major so only 22 attempted Calc. II

16. Conclusion A total of 35 students were ready for Calculus III or Differential Equations in their 3 rd semester

17. Conclusion A total of 35 students were ready for Calculus III or Differential Equations in their 3 rd semester They were on track to take other courses required in the engineering curriculum

18. Conclusion If you have questions, feel free to email me at LoisKnouse@letu.eduLoisKnouse@letu.edu I’m looking forward to trying this program for a third year