Improving Mathematics Instruction Using Computers and Calculators

该项目正在将技术的使用纳入数学课程，以支持数学系正在开发的内容和课程的改革。目前正在进行的三个领域的改革是：大学代数、微积分序列和未来中学教师数学研讨会。 这三个班级的改进包括：（1）将计算器和计算机活动融入课堂;（2）增加实验室活动，鼓励学生积极参与;（3）强调实际应用;（4）增加小组项目;以及（5）某些课程修订。 这些改进措施将在两年内逐步实施。 该项目首先将计算器活动整合到大学代数和微积分I类中。 在两年的时间里，他们正在将计算器和计算机活动、小组项目和应用纳入所有大学代数和微积分课程以及未来中学教师数学研讨会。该项目的重要性在于它有可能改善大量少数民族学生的数学准备，增加他们在数学相关领域取得成功的机会，特别是关注未来的教师。

This project is integrating the use of technology into mathematics classes to support reform in both in content and pedagog being developed by the Mathematics Department. The three areas in which the reform is being carried out are College Algebra, the Calculus Sequence, and a Mathematics Seminar for Prospective Secondary School Teachers. Improvements to be made in the three classes include: (1) integration of calculator and computer activities into the classes; (2) addition of laboratory activities to encourage active student participation; (3) an emphasis on realistic applications; (4) addition of group projects; and (5) certain curriculum revisions. These improvements are being phased in over a two year period. The project begins by integrating calculator activities into a College Algebra and a Calculus I class. Over a period of two years, they are incorporating calculator and computer activities, group projects and applications in all College Algebra and Calculus classes and the Mathematics Seminar for Prospective Secondary School teachers. The significance of this project lies in its potential to improve the mathematical preparation of a significant number of minority students and increase their chances of succeeding in mathematics related fields with a particular focus on prospective teachers.