Computer Assisted Calculus: Using Technology to Promote Active Learning in the Community College

T9451023斯蒂恩·圣达菲社区学院正在建立两个数学教学计算机实验室，并为几个数学教室提供计算机设备。他们正在修改数学课程，从微积分开始，强调概念理解和问题解决。最初，该项目每年影响1100名学生，每年有可能为3000多名微积分、微分方程式、统计学和微积分基础学生提供服务。实验室部分是该计划的重要组成部分。这一数学计划旨在通过强调协作团队学习、基于发现的学习和实际应用模式来激励学生取得成功并激发他们对微积分的兴趣。实验室部分提供数学概念的视觉强化，并通过开放式练习鼓励学生探索和实验。教学强调解决策略、建模技能和数学推理。他们还通过实验室报告促进学生口头和书面沟通技能的发展。这些学生的作文培养了解释应用问题及其解决方案的实际意义的能力。正在进行的形成性评价是发展进程的一个组成部分，并在赠款的整个执行过程中对它们进行指导。他们正在收集和分析关于实验室小组方法有效性的数据。参与项目的教职员工正在开发计算机交互实验室作业。

t9451023 Steen Santa Fe Community College is establishing two computer laboratories for mathematics instruction and providing computer equipment for several mathematics classroom. They are revising the mathematics curriculum, beginning with the calculus, to emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving. Initially, the project is impacting 1,100 students per year with the potential of serving more than 3,000 Calculus, Differential Equations, Statistics, and Precalculus students per year. A laboratory component is an essential part of the plan. This mathematics initiative is designed to motivate students for success and stimulate an interest in calculus by emphasizing collaborative team learning, discovery-based learning, and practical application models. The laboratory component is providing visual reinforcement of mathematical concepts and encouraging student exploration and experimentation through open-ended exercises. Instruction emphasizes solution strategies, modeling skills, and mathematical reasoning. They are also promoting the development of students' verbal and written communications skills through laboratory reports. These student writings foster the ability to explain the practical significance of application problems and their solutions. An ongoing formative evaluation is an integral part of the development process and is guiding them throughout the implementation of the grant. They are collecting and analyzing data on the effectiveness of the laboratory team approach. Participating faculty are developing computer-interactive laboratory assignments.