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

该项目正在建设一个计算机实验室，以加强本科数学教育和教师队伍的培养。计算机实验室在积极参与学习方面发生了重大变化。解决问题的技能、情景策略和对概念的扎实理解都来自于实验室的形式。微积分序列和线性代数正在使用实验室形式，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工作产生了很大影响。对这种形式的深入了解正在发展对分析、数值和图形方法的相互依赖的理解，这将延续到这些潜在的教师将教授数学的方式。正在开发一门侧重于技术的课程，学生可以在其中创建课程(使用Maple、几何画板、Cabri几何、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正在参加“导师对导师”的工作坊，这些工作坊利用大学的学生来“指导”高中的技术人员使用枫叶，而在职教师则在数学教育学上“指导”学生。*

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. *