Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
5-1-2025
Disciplines
Mathematics
Advisor
Robert Campbell, Annette Raigoza
Abstract
Many majors at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSBSJU) require students to complete a course in calculus or statistics, however incoming students have various levels of preparation for these courses. This research investigates strategies for predicting student success in these courses and potential recommendations for remediation courses, e.g., pre-calculus or pre-statistics. The research uses data analysis to make this determination based on their previous math coursework and other data incoming students provide. Trends for success in math classes at CSBSJU have previously been based on outdated and inequitable methods. This project identifies correlations between prior coursework and success in future math classes. Statistical models have been created to help visualization. These models communicate a data-driven approach to where students will be successful. Students benefit from completing prerequisites before advancing to higher-level courses, as this helps establish a stronger and more knowledgeable foundation. Without proper preparation, students are unsuccessful in future courses, which can negatively impact their overall academic performance. Therefore, the math department needs to implement a new placement method for incoming students at CSBSJU based on this research. By refining the placement process, students will be set up for success in their first math class and future coursework.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Josephine, "Math Course Placement Models at CSBSJU Using Data Analysis" (2025). Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-). 311.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/ur_cscday/311