Calculus students are using a new computer laboratory equipped with Macintosh computers running Mathematica to perform experiments and do their own investigations. The are learning to confirm or reject graphical evidence with numerical and symbolic computations and numerical evidence with graphical and symbolic computations. A student guide has been produced that helps the students use Mathematica. The institution is contributing an amount equal to the award.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9050757
Program Officer
Norman Fortenberry
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-04-15
Budget End
1992-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$45,647
Indirect Cost
Name
Knox College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Galesburg
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
61401