Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ726122
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jan-1
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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A General Chemistry and Precalculus First-Year Interest Group (FIG): Effect on Retention, Skills, and Attitudes
Pence, Laura E.; Workman, Harry J.; Haruta, Mako E.
Journal of Chemical Education, v82 n1 p65 Jan 2005
The backdrop of the calculus reform movement created a fertile movement for the creation of overlap between general chemistry and precalculus as many of the goals emphasized key concepts from the chemistry lab. By using the graphing calculator in both precalculus and chemistry laboratory enhanced the students' comfort and competence with the technology.
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Calculus, Chemistry, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Educational Technology
Journal of Chemical Education, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/AboutJCE/contact.html.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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