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There has been a broad wave of change in tertiary calculus courses in the past decade. However, the much-needed change in tertiary pre-calculus programmes—aimed at bridging the gap between high-school mathematics and tertiary mathematics—is happening at a far slower pace. Following a discussion on the nature of the gap and the objectives of a potential bridging programme, this paper aims at demonstrating that the gap can be bridged, by presenting an ongoing modular bridging programme especially designed for the diverse types of student populations in teachers training colleges. We also present here some innovative teaching and assessment methods that were judged essential for the success of these programmes—focusing mainly on the “Questionnaire Based Instruction Method”. Finally we suggest directions of follow up and research.
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Leviatan, T. Bridging a cultural gap. Math Ed Res J 20, 105–116 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03217480
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