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ERIC Number: EJ666669
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-3667
Revitalizing Precalculus with Problem-Based Learning.
Stanley, Sonya S.
Journal of General Education, v51 n4 p306-315 2002
Describes the ways in which a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching precalculus can prepare students for calculus by helping students develop a conceptual understanding rather than learning through symbol manipulation and memorization. Discusses the exponential, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational function modules employed. (NB)
Descriptors: Calculus, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Group Activities, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Problem Based Learning, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Samford University AL
Note: Theme issue on problem-based learning.