Mathematical and Engineering Tutoring: the Effects On Student Grades.

Abstract

The objective of this research study was to indicate the extent in which mathematical and engineering tutoring in Statics influences student grades. The research question of this study were: To what extent did student grades improve in response to tutoring? To what frequency did students need tutoring in the subject of Statics? Is there a correlation between the frequency of tutoring and student grades? This research study was confined to the month of February to indicate a concise time frame. Within this time frame, results will be recorded through the Statics course in the Engineering Department at Cameron University. To conduct this study, students that receive tutoring will be logged into visitation records and have their corresponding grades for the month of February recorded. This methodology will be used to indicate the extent in which student grades improved and identify possible correlations between the amount of visitations and grades being produced. This study hypothesizes that student grades will improve due to tutoring visitations while identifying a positive correlation between the frequency of visits and grade improvement.