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Edwards, Harriet C. – Primus, 1993
Reports results of a survey of demographics and work and study habits of college freshmen mathematics students. No statistically significant correlation was found between work hours and grade outcome. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Freshmen, Demography, Employment
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Foehl, Henry C. – Primus, 1993
Proposes a calculus curriculum combining formative knowledge, mathematical foundations, and instrumental knowledge in mathematics. Discusses each of these components, the organization of a core calculus course, and the use of problem solving in calculus instruction. (10 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
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Narasimhan, Carolyn C. – Primus, 1993
Compares experiences in two calculus courses for non-science majors: a traditional business calculus course and a course using materials from the Calculus Consortium based at Harvard. The latter program is recommended. (MKR)
Descriptors: Business Education, Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education
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Armstrong, Gerald; And Others – Primus, 1994
Gives a general description of reformed calculus efforts and describes experiences with two reformed calculus programs together with traditional calculus. Also provides comparisons between these three programs using teaching evaluations and student journals. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction
Technology, Cooperative Learning, and Assessment in the Teaching of Ordinary Differential Equations.
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Barber, Fredrick; Narayan, Jack – Primus, 1994
Reports on the use of technology to enhance the teaching of ordinary differential equations, gives examples of laboratory activities using cooperative learning, and discusses assessment of student learning. MacMath, TI-81 graphing calculators, and Maple were used in the course. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Differential Equations
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Beidleman, James; And Others – Primus, 1995
Improved writing and higher grades of first-semester calculus students (n=25) were the result of a variety of written assignments used in the course. Includes sample writing assignments. (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Cognitive Development, College Students, Content Area Writing
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Lefton, Lew E.; Steinbart, Enid M. – Primus, 1995
Discusses the use of the Calculus & Mathematica materials, presents an objective assessment of student performance based on a uniform final exam, presents a summary of student perceptions drawn from responses to survey questions, and gives an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the courseware. (19 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Course Evaluation
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Teles, Elizabeth J. – Primus, 1992
Discusses results from studies reported from 1958-86 examining the different methods of teaching calculus. Alternatives to lecture presentations to supplement and enhance learning include discovery and group learning, self-paced classes, programed materials, and use of computers. (over 50 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Cooperative Learning
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Haws, LaDawn – Primus, 1992
Hypermedia provides an easy-to-use option for adding visualization, via the computer, to the classroom. Some examples of this medium are presented, including applications in basic linear algebra and calculus, and a tutorial in electromagnetism. (Author)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Enrichment Activities
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Rosenthal, Bill – Primus, 1992
Offers calculus students and teachers the opportunity to motivate and discover the first Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC) in an experimental, experiential, inductive, intuitive, vernacular-based manner. Starting from the observation that a distance traveled at a constant speed corresponds to the area inside a rectangle, the FTC is discovered,…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning
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Gura, Kay – Primus, 1992
Presents one model for a liberal arts mathematics course that combines probability and calculus. Describes activities utilized in the course to heighten students' interest and encourage student involvement. Activities include use of visualization, take-home tests, group problem solving, research papers, and computer usage with DERIVE computer…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning
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de Alwis, Tilak – Primus, 1992
Describes numerical differentiation and the central difference formula in numerical analysis. Presents three computer programs that approximate the first derivative of a function utilizing the central difference formula. Analyzes conditions under which the approximation formula is exact. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics), Higher Education
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Fenton, William E. – Primus, 1991
Describes an attempt to increase business calculus students' desire to learn by overcoming typical low levels of mathematical preparation and motivation utilizing a corporate structure managed by the students. Includes 10 sample problems from fictitious corporations. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Classroom Techniques, College Mathematics, Higher Education
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Solow, Anita E. – Primus, 1991
Discusses and provides sample lessons of learning by discovery and weekly problem sets, which are presented as alternative methods for teaching college calculus. Both approaches stress conceptual understanding and guide the students to explore the ideas of calculus in small groups in a computer laboratory setting. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, College Mathematics
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Mathews, Susann M. – Primus, 1991
Describes the mechanics of group work in the college mathematics classroom specifically group formation, preliminary class work, class and group discourse, individual and group assignments, and impact on test taking. Includes examples from a first-semester calculus course. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Cheating, Classroom Techniques, College Mathematics