Using pre-sessional resources to provide academic support and improve transition to university-level mathematics

Abstract

This case study gives an overview of an initiative introduced at the University of Glasgow to ease the transition into university-level mathematics and promote student engagement. Beginning in the academic year 2023/24, this took the form of pre-arrival maths resources sent to incoming students which were designed to bridge the gap between Higher and Advanced Higher entrants to first year. This included videos and practice questions to help them improve their skills and further introduced them to the maths support available during their studies. We will discuss the changes made since the introduction, as well as planned future changes based on informal feedback and lessons learned from this experience.