Integrating Graphical, Numerical, and Analytical (GNA) Approaches in Community College Mathematics Offerings Using Palmtop Computers & Graphing Calculators

该项目通过使用配备派生和绘图计算器的手持式掌上电脑，将图形、数值和分析(GNA)方法整合到Adirondack社区学院所有级别的数学课程中。阿迪朗达克的试点项目表明，将传统的数学课堂转变为活跃的实验室环境是可能的，学生们可以合作小组探索概念和现实世界的问题。该项目正在对从算术到微分方程式的各种课程的GNA方法产生课程和教学上的变化。学生成绩方面的相应改革包括提高解决问题和批判性思维的能力、获得概念、动机和建立联系。该项目为高中和大学提供了一种亲身实践、积极主动的数学学习体验。

This project is integrating graphical, numerical, and analytical (GNA) approaches in all levels of the mathematics program at Adirondack Community College through the use of classroom sets of handheld palm-top computers with DERIVE and graphing calculators. Pilot programs at Adirondack have shown that it is possible to transform the traditional mathematics classroom into an active laboratory environment with cooperative groups of students exploring concepts and real world problems. The project is producing curricular and instructional changes resulting from the GNA approaches in a wide variety of courses ranging from arithmetic through differential equations. Corresponding reforms in student outcomes include an improvement in problem solving and critical thinking skills, concept attainment, motivation, and making connections. This project is serving as a model of a hands-on, active mathematics learning experience for both high schools and universities.