Introducing group projects in the teaching of engineering mathematics

Mathematics modules for engineering students are often poorly attended and results correspondingly poor. We report on two initiatives the first with Sports Technology and the second with Materials Engineering students that have used or will use assessed small group projects to motivate and engage students. The first of these has shown positive gains in attendance and performance. The second which is planned for the coming academic year will use developmental research to document outcomes and promote a developmental process. We describe the initiatives briefly and what we learn or expect to learn from them.