A Classroom for the Integration of Computer Explorations into the Calculus Sequence

一个功能强大的基于微机的计算机代数系统，如Maple V，是微积分教学的资源，可以增强学生对基本概念的理解，使学生和教师能够做实际的应用，并改善持续下降的学生攻读技术学位的人数。为了最大限度地发挥这些好处，CAS必须顺利地融入到每堂课中，这样学生就可以看到程序是如何使用的，并且可以在需要或机会出现时自己使用它。为此，北卡罗来纳大学阿什维尔分校数学系正在联合教室/计算机实验室教授微积分。一间教室配备了19台麦金塔Centris 650电脑，一台聚焦系统6000液晶投影面板，以及一些网络硬件和软件。微积分计算机教室（不是实验室）使讲座/讨论和计算机探索之间顺利过渡。这个教室使数学系能够以一种创新的方式教授微积分课程，并为数学系在自己的课程中发起变革创造了一个模型。

9450849 Gale \A powerful microcomputer-based computer algebra system such as Maple V is a resource for calculus teaching that can enhance students' understanding of fundamental concepts, enable students and instructors to do realistic applications, and ameliorate the ongoing decline in the number of students pursuing technical degrees. To maximize these benefits the CAS must be incorporated smoothly into each class session in such a way that students can see how the program is used, and can use it themselves whenever need or opportunity arises. To this end, the Department of Mathematics of the University of North Carolina at Asheville is teaching calculus in a combination classroom/computer laboratory. A classroom is outfitted with 19 Macintosh Centris 650 computers, an In Focus System 6000 LCD projection panel, and some networking hardware and software. The calculus computer classroom (not a laboratory) enables smooth transitions between lecture/discussion and computer explorations. This classroom enables the mathematics faculty to teach calculus courses in an innovative way and creates a model for math departments initiating changes in their own curricula.