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ERIC Number: EJ341872
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Reference Count: 0
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Let's Eliminate Precalculus.
Connors, Edward A.
Mathematics Teacher, v79 n7 p494-95 Oct 1986
Why the term precalculus was introduced is first noted. Then five reasons why it should be eliminated are given, focusing on the points that it is vague, misleading, and misused. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Editorials, Higher Education, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics Curriculum, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Precalculus