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ERIC Number: EJ584668
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
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The Vector Calculus Gap: Mathematics (Does Not Equal) Physics.
Dray, Tevian; Manogue, Corinne A.
Primus, v9 n1 p21-28 Mar 1999
Discusses some of the differences between the ways mathematicians and physicists view vector calculus and the gap between the way this material is traditionally taught by mathematicians and the way physicists use it. Suggests some ways to narrow the gap. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineers, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Mathematicians, Mathematics Education, Physics, Scientists, Vectors (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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