Students are gaining a better understanding of calculus from practical classroom demonstrations and from problem-solving experience gained in a laboratory setting. They are accomplishing this using a computer laboratory with networked IBM PS/2 computers running the computer algebra system MAPLE. The institution will provide funds to match this grant.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8950506
Program Officer
Norman Fortenberry
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-07-15
Budget End
1992-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$53,211
Indirect Cost
Name
Eastern Illinois University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Charleston
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
61920