Designing a smarter online learning system for MAT 103: Calculus I

Abstract

MAT 103: Calculus I is an introductory calculus course at Princeton University which is often a challenging transition into college-level mathematics. This senior thesis proposes a design plan for an online learning system for MAT 103, which draws on frameworks of motivation, transfer and feedback from the educational, social and psychological research literature to redesign an existing Math exam archive. An online learning system is then illustrated through a series of mock website screens. Finally, implications and areas of further research into online learning are suggested.