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Cardetti, Fabiana; McKenna, P. Joseph – PRIMUS, 2012
The purpose of this article is to provide a deeper understanding of the natural rhythm of a typical semester, as observed in students' reflections in journals kept during the semester. Our analysis of students' writings rendered a breakdown of the semester into four distinct periods that were independent of the particular semester or section the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Anatomy, Calculus, Teaching Methods
Royer, Melvin – PRIMUS, 2012
Gabriel's Horn is a solid of revolution commonly featured in calculus textbooks as a counter-intuitive example of a solid having finite volume but infinite surface area. Other examples of solids with surprising geometrical finitude relationships have also appeared in the literature. This article cites several intriguing examples (some of fractal…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Textbooks, Scientific Concepts, Calculus
Rash, Agnes M.; Winkel, Brian J. – PRIMUS, 2009
This paper describes details of development of the general birth and death process from which we can extract the Poisson process as a special case. This general process is appropriate for a number of courses and units in courses and can enrich the study of mathematics for students as it touches and uses a diverse set of mathematical topics, e.g.,…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Probability, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction
Fulton, James P.; Sabatino, Linda – PRIMUS, 2008
During the last two years we have developed a precalculus course customized around biology by using the scientific method as a framework to engage and motivate biology students. Historically, the precalculus and calculus courses required for the Suffolk County Community College biology curriculum were designed using examples from the physical…
Descriptors: Scientific Methodology, Biology, Sciences, Calculus
Marland, Eric; Palmer, Katrina M.; Salinas, Rene A. – PRIMUS, 2008
In this article we provide two detailed examples of how we incorporate biological examples into two mathematics courses: Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations. We use Leslie matrix models to demonstrate the biological properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. For Ordinary Differential Equations, we show how using a logistic growth…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Biology, Integrated Curriculum, Equations (Mathematics)
Forman, Sean; Forman, Sylvia – PRIMUS, 2008
Games are a useful and fun way to review material in class, and encourage students to actively participate in review sessions. In fact, researchers have concluded that playing games can be an effective learning tool, especially in mathematics, in situations where the goal is to reinforce specific ideas or concepts. Two places this type of…
Descriptors: Games, Calculus, Internet, Mathematics Instruction
Mahavier, William S.; Mahavier, W. Ted – PRIMUS, 2008
The careful use of notation and language in the statement of both the definitions and problems of calculus can begin the process of making students mathematically literate while allowing them to enjoy working on challenging problems and applications without the aid of numerous examples. Engaging the students to participate in the precise use of…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Language Usage, Exhibits, Calculus
Gordon, Sheldon P. – PRIMUS, 2008
The solutions of the discrete logistic growth model based on a difference equation and the continuous logistic growth model based on a differential equation are compared and contrasted. The investigation is conducted using a dynamic interactive spreadsheet. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Calculators, Spreadsheets
Isenhour, Michelle; Kramlich, Gary – PRIMUS, 2008
The following article discusses holistic grading as implemented in a first-year undergraduate calculus course. The intent of this manner of grading is to distinguish both students that truly master the material and those that have not even a limited understanding from the majority of the student body. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Grading, Calculus, Higher Education, College Mathematics