Short Essay Topics for Calculus.

Platt, M. L.

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ERIC Number: EJ467785

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Short Essay Topics for Calculus.

Platt, M. L.

Primus, v3 n1 p42-46 Mar 1993

Short essay questions are introduced into the calculus course as a technique to involve students with their own learning. Provides (1) instructions to the student for writing the report; (2) results of using the technique; and (3) reasons for using writing in mathematics classes. (MDH)

Descriptors: Calculus, Content Area Writing, Essays, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Student Projects, Student Research, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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