Computing Across the Mathematics Curriculum

该项目详细介绍了一个三阶段计划，使用符号代数包Maple将技术整合到整个数学课程中。第一步是将现有的微积分实验室升级为真正的交互式电子教室。在第二阶段，该部门计划将技术和Maple编织到高级数学课程的结构中，将这些课程的情况从“定理证明”改变为“实验室发现讨论证明”。最后阶段为追求教学认证的数学专业引入了一门新课程（中等教育数学和技术）。在整个课程中，Maple被用来简化计算并作为发现的工具。在此之前，学生们只在大一的微积分课上使用Maple。在第一年之后，Maple和所有技术都没有出现在课程中。微积分的成功经验可以在所有的高级课程中复制。有了新的教室/实验室，该部门有设施实施一项计划，为“计算整个数学课程。

This project details a three-phase plan to integrate technology into the entire mathematics curriculum using the symbolic algebra package, Maple. The first step is the upgrading of an existing calculus lab to a truly interactive electronic classroom. In the second phase, the department plans to weave technology and Maple into the fabric of the upper-level mathematics courses, changing the complexion of these courses from `theorem-proof` to `lab-discovery-discussion-proof.` The final phase introduces a new course for mathematics majors pursuing teaching certification (Mathematics and Technology for Secondary Education). Throughout the curriculum, Maple is being used to simplify computation and as a tool for discovery. Before now, students had used Maple only in the freshman calculus class. After that first year, Maple and all technology have been absent from the curriculum. The success experienced in calculus can be duplicated in all upper-level courses. With the new classroom/lab, the department has the facilities to implement a plan for `computing across the mathematics curriculum.`