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    The Role of a Full-time Mathematics Support Tutor


    Mulligan, Peter and Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran (2018) The Role of a Full-time Mathematics Support Tutor. Maths Stats and Operational Research Connections (MSOR Connections), 16 (2). pp. 30-36. ISSN 1473-4869

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    Abstract

    In September 2016, Maynooth University appointed a Mathematics Support Centre (MSC) University Tutor on a three-year contract, a unique position for an institution on the island of Ireland. In this paper, we briefly explore the important role of MSCs and their tutors. We describe the University Tutor’s activities for the 2016-17 academic year and we discuss the benefits of establishing such a position. We also advocate for the establishment of more contract positions.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Tutor; Full-time; Mathematics Support; Higher Education; student retention; STEM;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics
    Item ID: 13207
    Identification Number: 10.21100/msor.v16i2.728
    Depositing User: Ciaran Mac an Bhaird
    Date Deposited: 28 Aug 2020 14:31
    Journal or Publication Title: Maths Stats and Operational Research Connections (MSOR Connections)
    Publisher: Higher Education Academy
    Refereed: Yes
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    URI: https://mu.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/13207
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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