Improving Student Learning Through Effective Implementation of Technology

数学科学（21）这个项目是提高学生的学习在precalculus和微积分，提供了进一步的成功和保留在上层数学和科学课程的基础，并提高学生的学习成果为非科学专业。这解决了四个具体问题：（1）有限的计算机实验室设施，（2）低学生的成功率在微积分和微积分，（3）低保留的学生在数学课，（4）低入学率和保留在相关的科学和工程课程。该项目的总体目标是通过改善学生在微积分和微积分前的学习，使科学，数学和工程（SME）专业更容易获得，从而使学生在转入四年制院校时取得成功。为了实现这一目标，数学系已经建立了以下目标：（1）适应和实施示范教材，并证明以前资助的国家科学基金会项目，特别是连接课程项目和亚拉巴马大学综合数学和科学课程的技术;（2）在一个校园内建立数学实验室，使用这些新材料，从而创造一个有效的、互动的学习环境，，并为本地学生提供互联网接驳服务。有关活动包括：（1）要求所有修读微积分前课程及微积分系列课程的学生报读一个数学实验室学期课时的课程，以完成数学实验练习;（2）通过参与杜克大学课程整合计划（CCP）的研讨会和与亚拉巴马大学的磋商，采用和实施有效的学习策略，加强教师的专业发展;（3）在MATHCAD和MATLAB中开发CCP模块，供数学实验室使用;（4）开发网络课程;（5）与其他校区的教师合作，在全校范围内开展数学教育的改革。

Mathematical Sciences (21)This project is improving student learning in precalculus and calculus, providing a foundation for further success and retention in upper level mathematics and science courses, and enhancing student learning outcomes for non-science majors. This addresses four specific problems: (1) limited computer laboratory facilities, (2) low student success rates in precalculus and calculus, (3) low retention of students in mathematics classes, and (4) low enrollment and retention in related science and engineering courses. The overall objective of this project is to make majoring in Science, Math, and Engineering (SME) more accessible through improved student learning in precalculus and calculus, thus empowering students to succeed when they transfer to four year institutions. To achieve this objective the mathematics faculty have established the following goals: (1) adaptation and implementation of exemplary educational materials, and proven techniques of previously funded National Science Foundation projects especially the Connected Curriculum Project and the University of Alabama Integrated Mathematics and Science Curriculum; and (2) establishment on one campus of a Mathematics Laboratory in which to use these new materials, thus creating an effective, interactive learning environment, which also provides Internet access for local students.Activities include the following: (1) requiring all students in precalculus and the calculus sequence to enroll in a mathematics laboratory semester hour class designed to complete mathematics laboratory exercises; (2) enhancing faculty professional development by participation in the Duke University Connected Curriculum Project (CCP) workshops and by consultation with The University of Alabama to adopt and implement effective learning strategies; (3) developing of CCP modules in MATHCAD and MATLAB for use in the mathematics laboratory; (4) developing Internet courses; and (5) collaborating with faculty on other campuses of the college to initiate college wide reform of mathematics education.