Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ467783
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
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Student Research Papers in Freshman Calculus--Modelling with Differential Equations.
Sherman, Tom
Primus, v3 n1 p19-34 Mar 1993
To build understanding of, and the ability to use, first-year science and engineering calculus, students were introduced to differential equations and asked to carry out research on differential equation modeling projects. Describes a model for the research paper; appendices provide a copy of the student handout and five examples of student research topics. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Freshmen, Differential Equations, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Problem Sets, Problem Solving, Science Education, 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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