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The research aims to assess the effectiveness of supplemental mathematics courses in improving student preparedness and bridging academic gaps for engineering students.

March 27, 2026International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education

Evaluation and student perceptions of supplemental mathematics courses in mechanical engineering curriculum

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The research aims to assess the effectiveness of supplemental mathematics courses in improving student preparedness and bridging academic gaps for engineering students.
Mixed-Methods Explanatory Sequential design was employed.
Quasi-experimental cohort comparison with a stratified random sample of 167 students.
Data collected through validated Student Perception Surveys and academic records.
Statistical analyses included independent samples t-tests and Two-Way ANOVA.
No significant difference in perceived usefulness of courses between STEM and non-STEM students.
A significant interaction effect indicated the intervention closed the performance gap in Calculus.
A residual performance gap remained in Physics for Engineers.
Students expressed a need for contextualized pedagogy linking math to real-world engineering applications.

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Evaluates supplemental mathematics courses' effectiveness in promoting equity among engineering students, suggesting improvements for future pedagogy.

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Lastimado et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6204c15a0a509bde18bb4 https://doi.org/10.1177/03064190261435859

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Evaluates supplemental mathematics courses' effectiveness in promoting equity among engineering students, suggesting improvements for future pedagogy.

Evaluation and student perceptions of supplemental mathematics courses in mechanical engineering curriculum

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Evaluation and student perceptions of supplemental mathematics courses in mechanical engineering curriculum

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