A Laboratory Classroom for Project-Based, Upper-Level Mathematics Courses

正在开发实验室教室和相关材料，以便能够以“项目”为导向教授高年级数学课程，包括线性代数、应用线性代数、应用统计学、微分方程式和抽象代数。正在设计长期的小组和个人项目，推动学生超越简单的纸和铅笔计算。学生们正在学习用图形、数字和符号来构思概念；此外，学生们正在学习阅读好的数学教科书，通过使用铅笔和纸学习一些基础知识，并通过简短的讲座和演示得到帮助。

A laboratory classroom and associated materials are being developed to permit upper division mathematics courses, including linear algebra, applied linear algebra, applied statistics, differential equations, and abstract algebra, to be taught with a `project' orientation. Long term group and individual projects are being designed which push students beyond simple paper and pencil calculations. Students are learning to conceptualize graphically, numerically and symbolically; in addition, students are learning to read good mathematics textbooks, are learning some fundamentals by using pencil and paper, and are being helped along the way with short lectures and demonstrations.