Technical Appendices: Student Preparation, Experiences, and Success in STEM Calculus: Statewide Student Survey Findings-DRAFT

A companion resource that includes the technical appendices to the Research Brief: What Students Say About Their STEM Calculus 1 Preparation, Experiences, and Success: Statewide Survey Findings.

The technical appendices include:

• An overview of the study’s overall data, methods, and research questions
• A description of the study’s exploratory factor analysis (EFA) used to identify underlying constructs in students’ self-reported calculus learning experiences, including:
  • Perceived Preparedness: how students felt about their readiness for STEM Calculus 1 when entering the course based on their prior math experiences and background
  • Calculus Confidence: students’ belief in their ability to perform and succeed in the required coursework once enrolled
• A description of the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) used to assess whether the scales identified in the EFA fit the data for Perceived Preparedness and Calculus Confidence
• A discussion of the multiple regression analyses examining whether students’ self-reported high school math background was associated with Perceived Preparedness, Calculus Confidence, and self-reported STEM Calculus 1 grade after controlling for numerous factors

Related Resources:

• Research Highlight: Why Students Choose Not to Take STEM Calculus 1
  

• Research Brief: What Students Say About Their STEM Calculus 1 Preparation, Experiences, and Success: Statewide Survey Findings
  

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