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Abstract
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is engaged in reforming college algebra, a course that is a gateway to the college experience for many students. The details of a modeling-based approach to college algebra are outlined in this article. An assessment of factors related to the attitude toward mathematics comparing students in this modeling-based approach with students in a traditional course was conducted. The results of the assessment, withdrawal rates of the courses, and student comments from focus groups are discussed.
Introduction
College algebra is a gateway course to the college experience for many students. Consequently, ...