Computer Laboratory/Classroom for Instruction in Calculus, Linear Algebra & Differential Equations and for Teacher Preparation

本项目是为加强本科数学教育和师资培养而建设的计算机实验室。计算机实验室旨在为学生积极参与学习带来重大变化。解决问题的能力、情境策略和对概念的扎实理解都来自于实验室的形式。微积分数列和线性代数采用实验室形式，其他高级课程也是如此。该实验室也对中学数学专业的准备产生了强烈的影响。深入接触这种形式有助于培养对分析、数字和图形方法的相互依赖性的理解，这将延续到这些潜在教师教授数学的方式中。一门强调技术的课程正在开发中，学生可以创建课程（使用Maple， Geometer's Sketch Pad, Cabri Geometry，电子表格等），审查他们的技术软件，创建在线考试和评估活动，并通过万维网获取涉及数学教育的材料。中等教育数学专业的学生参加了“导师对导师”的研讨会，由大学生“指导”高中教师使用Maple，而在职教师则“指导”学生的数学教学。＊

This project is developing a computer laboratory to strengthen undergraduate mathematics education and teacher preparation. The computer laboratory is allwoign for a sgignificant change in active participation in learning. Problem-solving skills, situational strategies, and solid understanding of concepts are resulting from the laboratory format. The calculus sequence and linear algebra are using the laboratory format, as are other upper-level courses. The laboratory is also having a strong impact ont he preparation of secondary mathematics majors. An in-depth exposure to this format is developing an understanding o the inter dependence of analytical, numberical, and graphical mthods, which is carrying over to the way these potential instuctors will teach mathematics. A course is being developed emphasizing technology, in which students can create lessons (using Maple, Geometer's Sketch Pad, Cabri Geometry, spreadsheets, etc.), review software for their techig, create online exams and assessment activites, and sue the World Wide Web to obtain material involving mathematics education. Secondary education mathematics majors are participating in "Mentor to Mentor" workshops that use unversity students to "mentor" the high school techers in using Maple, while the in-service teachoers "mentor" the students in mathematical pedagogy. *