Mathematica Computer Laboratory Instruction in Calculus and Applied Mathematics

该大学正在创建两个数学实验室：一个是微积分实验室，以支持其继续参与杜克大学/鲍登学院项目CALC计划的测试材料；另一个是应用数学实验室，以将实验室材料的使用扩大到数学专业。该项目的目标如下：(1)为数学微积分实验室建立一个最佳的硬件/软件教学环境，在那里可以测试和修改材料，并可以开发补充教材。(2)建立数学专业自主学习能力最强的数学应用数学实验室，实现新材料的测试。这个实验室也供科学和数学专业的学生使用，这些学生已经接受过使用数学软件的培训。(3)向大学和预科水平的同事传播有关在实验室环境中教与学数学问题的信息。(4)加强与两所地区高中(一所招收90%少数民族学生和一所全女子学校)的伙伴关系，鼓励在大学前阶段制定和实施数学改革课程。评估将通过持续的学生态度调查和参与杜克大学评估过程的大学进行：“改革微积分和传统微积分的比较”。传播计划，除了那些与大学作为CALC项目试验场的角色有关的计划外，还包括夏季研讨会、演讲和出版物。

The university is creating two Mathematica Laboratories: a Calculus Laboratory to support its continued involvement in testing materials for the Duke University/Bowdoin College Project CALC program and an Applied Mathematics Laboratory to expand the use of laboratory materials to mathematics majors. The goals of the project are as follows: (1) Construction of an optimum hardware/software teaching environment for a Mathematica Calculus Lab where materials can be tested and modified and where supplemental teaching materials can be developed. (2) Construction of an optimum independent study, Mathematica Applied Mathematics Lab for use by mathematics majors, in which new materials can be tested. This lab is also used by science and mathematics students already trained in the use of Mathematica. (3) Dissemination of information, regarding issues of teaching and learning mathematics in a laboratory environment, to colleagues at the collegiate and pre-collegiate level. (4) Strengthening partnerships with two area high schools (one that enrolls 90 percent minority students and one all-women institution) to encourage the development and implementation of mathematics reform curricula at the pre-collegiate level. Evaluation will occur by continuing Student Attitude Surveys and by the university participating in the Duke University evaluation process: "A Comparison of Reformed and Traditional Calculus." Dissemination plans, beyond those associated with the university's role as a test-site for Project CALC, include summer workshops, presentations, and publications.