Creating a departmental web–based resource centre to support the teaching and learning of numerical techniques

Description

This project aimed to strengthen the integration of statistical and other numerical methodologies into the biosciences curriculum. It built on a highly successful module called “Biomeasurement”, by supplementing and extending its reach into other modules using an on-line resource centre containing technique specific “toolkits”. Each toolkit provided a consistent and familiar environment for students using an approach based on examples relevant to specific areas of study. Staff have the benefit of knowing that tested numerical exercises are available for their students, without needing to prepare special materials.

Links

Of related interest:

NuMBers project web.anglia.ac.uk/numbers/
This has been followed up by the SUMS project to encourage students to upgrade their maths skills. Also contains links to other maths sites and resources for both student and teacher.
www.step-up-to-science.com/sumsv3/

The Centre supports a Special Interest Group: Biomaths – Numeracy and Mathematical Literacy led by Vicki Tariq, University of Central Lancashire

Tariq, V.N. (2005) Introduction and Evaluation of Peer-assisted Learning in First-Year Undergraduate Bioscience, volume 6 available at http://www.bioscience.heacademy.ac.uk/journal/vol6/beej-6-3.htm