Students in precalculus and calculus are working in teams in a laboratory equipped with Macintosh IIcx computers running Mathematica. Mathematical concepts are clarified and reinforced by visualization, more realistic problems and models are considered, and writing skills and understanding of concepts are improved by the requirement of formal written reports. The institution will contribute an amount equal to the award.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9051185
Program Officer
Norman Fortenberry
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-05-15
Budget End
1992-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$57,024
Indirect Cost
Name
Golden West College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Huntington Beach
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92647