Abstract
We conducted a descriptive study among first-year engineering students at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. We analyzed students’ errors regarding necessary prior knowledge in a calculus A exam. We found that the stage of the solution in which prior knowledge is required impacts the importance of prior knowledge. We also found that many errors concerned basic algebra and trigonometry concepts and skills. We concluded that even though the required prior knowledge concerns basic algebra and trigonometry, the stage of the solution in which prior knowledge is needed is of great importance.
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Article Type: Research Article
INT ELECT J MATH ED, Volume 19, Issue 3, August 2024, Article No: em0786
https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/14765
Publication date: 01 Jul 2024
Online publication date: 26 Jun 2024
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