Mathematica Computer Laboratory Instruction in Calculus and Applied Mathematics

该大学正在创建两个Mathematica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项目的测试材料，另一个是应用数学实验室，以扩大实验室材料在数学专业的使用。项目目标如下：(1)为Mathematica Calculus Lab构建一个最优的软硬件教学环境，可以对教材进行测试和修改，也可以开发补充教材。(2)建设适合数学专业学生自主学习的Mathematica应用数学实验室，在实验室中对新材料进行测试。这个实验室也被已经学会使用Mathematica的理工科学生使用。(3)向大学和大学预科的同事传播有关在实验室环境中教授和学习数学的信息。(4)加强与两所地区高中（其中一所招收90%的少数族裔学生，另一所招收全女子高中）的合作，以鼓励在大学预科阶段开发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：“改革后和传统微积分的比较”。传播计划，除了与大学作为CALC项目测试点的角色相关的计划外，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.