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Perrin, John Robert; Quinn, Robert J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2008
This article describes investigative calculus projects in which students explore a question or problem of their own construction. Three exemplary pieces of student work are showcased. Investigative calculus projects are an excellent way to foster student understanding and interest in calculus. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Student Projects, Problem Solving
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Perrin, John Robert – School Science and Mathematics, 2007
This article explores the use of problem posing in the calculus classroom using investigative projects. Specially, four examples of student work are examined, each one differing in originality of problem posed. By allowing students to explore actual questions that they have about calculus, coming from their own work or class discussion, or…
Descriptors: Calculus, Investigations, Problem Solving, Student Centered Curriculum
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Shi, Y. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2007
Based on a sequence of number pairs, a recent paper (Mauch, E. and Shi, Y., 2005, Using a sequence of number pairs as an example in teaching mathematics, "Mathematics and Computer Education," 39(3), 198-205) presented some interesting examples that can be used in teaching high school and college mathematics classes such as algebra, geometry,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Interests, Student Projects, Mathematics Instruction