9705623 Confrey Quest Mulitmedia Math and Science, Inc. of Ithaca, NY is developing a complete precalculus course to be delivered initially on CD-ROM in a Netscape container. The product has an emphasis on problem solving and modeling using families of functions and transformations. Computer-based quantitative tools and a rich set of interactive diagrams are available and complement the product's use of multimedia resources, including text, graphics, video, photographs, animations, and sound. The product is derived from precalculus materials which have been tested and used with secondary school and undergraduate students as well as preservice and inservice secondary teachers.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Application #
9705623
Program Officer
John S. Bradley
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1997-09-15
Budget End
2000-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$316,615
Indirect Cost
Name
Quest Mathematics and Science Multimedia Incorporated
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Ithaca
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14850