Eastern Kentucky University Mathematica Project

9351052布兰德东肯塔基大学的数学系正在使用数学软件包来教授微积分、线性代数和微分方程式。这是通过在技术教室里进行的非传统教学来实现的。该项目的重点是让学生探索如此复杂的计算问题，以至于他们必须使用数学来分析和解决问题。这将导致良好的解决问题的技能，并加深对数学中重要原理的理解。在技术课堂上，学生被安排在一个环境中，他们被要求使用近似程序、图形分析和数据分析来解决问题。计算正被用作解决实验问题的工具，而不是传统课堂环境中最常见的演绎和理论方法。学生被要求就他们的技术课堂项目提交书面报告。学生的理解能力正在提高，因为他们被要求对结果写出清晰而简洁的解释。正在开发数学材料，以用于教授这些课程。该教员正在利用其他机构在NSF拨款下开发的数学材料，并开发新材料。应数学界的要求，正在向数学界提供所开发的新的数学材料。***

9351052 Bland The mathematics faculty at Eastern Kentucky University is using the software package Mathematica for teaching calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. This is being accomplished through non-traditional instruction which is taking place in a technology classroom. The emphasis of the program is on having students explore problems of such computational complexity that they will have to use Mathematica to analyze and solve the problems. This is leading to good problem solving skills and to a deeper understanding of important principles in mathematics. In the technology classroom students are being placed in an environment where they are required to use approximation procedures, graphical analysis, and data analysis in order to solve problems. Computing is being used as a tool for experimental problem solving as opposed to the usual deductive and theoretical approach most often found in the traditional classroom setting. Students are required to submit written reports on their technology classroom projects. Student understanding is being enhanced since they are required to write a clear and concise explanation of their results.Mathematica materials are being developed for use in teaching these courses. The faculty is building on Mathematica materials developed at other institutions under NSF grants as well as developing new materials. New Mathematica materials developed are being made available to the mathematical community upon request. ***