Many active learning practices highly depend on students' advance preparation for the class. However, reading Calculus can be a challenging task to students. We address this concern by assigning targeted pre-class readings in multiple Calculus courses. We report on our implementations, provide students' feedback, and discuss the lessons learned…

In this study, we use Class Preparation Worksheets (CPWs) as pre-class reading assignments for a Calculus I course. We describe the implementation and data collection as well as a qualitative and quantitative analysis. Then, we discuss the implications for student engagement with course materials, a student-and-instructor feedback loop, impacts on…