The University of Michigan plans to completely revise its first year calculus program over a three year period, adopting the materials developed in the Harvard consortium project. The main features of the new program are: (1) An intensive and ongoing instructor training program for all faculty and teaching assistants. (2) A classroom environment that incorporates cooperative learning and experimentation by students. (3) Major syllabus revision which emphasizes problem solving, geometric visualization, and quantitative reasoning. (4) Integration of the graphing calculator into the curriculum. The principal goals are: (1) A concept driven course. (2) Students are better prepared for, and more likely to take, further mathematics and science courses. (3) A more enjoyable experience for students.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Application #
9252503
Program Officer
James H. Lightbourne
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-09-01
Budget End
1998-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$420,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109