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Direct linkEklund, Holly – PRIMUS, 2020
The purpose of this paper is to explain a newly implemented interactive delivery model for students at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) repeating Calculus for Scientists & Engineers I during the spring of 2017. Since calculus is a necessary component for so many STEM degrees, it will continue to be a gateway to obtaining such degrees and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Delivery Systems, Calculus, Scientists
Pilgrim, M. E.; Gehrtz, J. – PRIMUS, 2018
In an effort to improve upon Calculus I instruction at our institution, we designed a pilot study that incorporated a variety of evidence-based classroom practices. The goal was not to formally test known successful teaching interventions. Rather, the purpose was to develop and identify course materials and instructional methods that would not…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Assistants
Pankavich, Stephen; Swanson, Rebecca – PRIMUS, 2015
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is a highly useful topic within an introductory Linear Algebra course, especially since it can be used to incorporate a number of applied projects. This method represents an essential application and extension of the Spectral Theorem and is commonly used within a variety of fields, including statistics,…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Algebra
Download full textMiller, Nathaniel; Wakefield, Nathan – International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 2014
This paper describes a mentoring program designed to prepare novice instructors to teach a college geometry class using inquiry-based methods. The mentoring program was used in a medium-sized public university with approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. The authors worked together to implement a mentoring program…
Descriptors: Geometry, College Mathematics, Mentors, Inquiry
Miller, Nathaniel; Wakefield, Nathan – Online Submission, 2014
This paper describes a mentoring program designed to prepare novice instructors to teach a college geometry class using inquiry-based methods. The mentoring program was used in a medium-sized public university with approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. The authors worked together to implement a mentoring program…
Descriptors: Geometry, College Mathematics, Mentors, Inquiry
Kennedy, Paul; Ellis, Wade; Oien, Janet; Benoit, Steven – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2007
Mastery approaches with online Internet platforms have been shown to alleviate many students' deficiencies and open the door to higher mathematics. This paper details some current programs using online learning for precalculus courses, and detail how the research affected the design, development, and implementation of a new online approach…
Descriptors: Calculus, Online Courses, Distance Education, Computer Uses in Education
