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Eklund, Holly – PRIMUS, 2020
The purpose of this paper is to explain a newly implemented interactive delivery model for students at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) repeating Calculus for Scientists & Engineers I during the spring of 2017. Since calculus is a necessary component for so many STEM degrees, it will continue to be a gateway to obtaining such degrees and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Delivery Systems, Calculus, Scientists
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Pilgrim, M. E.; Gehrtz, J. – PRIMUS, 2018
In an effort to improve upon Calculus I instruction at our institution, we designed a pilot study that incorporated a variety of evidence-based classroom practices. The goal was not to formally test known successful teaching interventions. Rather, the purpose was to develop and identify course materials and instructional methods that would not…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Assistants
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Kreutzer, Kimberley; Boudreaux, Andrew – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2012
Gender differences in student learning in the introductory, calculus-based electricity and magnetism course were assessed by administering the Conceptual Survey of Electricity and Magnetism pre- and postcourse. As expected, male students outgained females in traditionally taught sections as well as sections that incorporated interactive engagement…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Physics, Sex Fairness, Calculus
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Schreyer-Bennethum, Lynn; Albright, Leonard – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
We report the qualitative and quantitative results of incorporating interdisciplinary application projects and increasing the use of teaching with technology into Calculus I, II and III at the University of Colorado Denver. Minimal changes were made to the curriculum and minimal time was required of instructors to make the changes. Instructors…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Student Evaluation, Grade Point Average, Educational Technology
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Dunlap, Joanna C.; Furtak, Thomas E.; Tucker, Susan A. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
The calculus-based, introductory physics course is the port of entry for any student interested in pursuing a college degree in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering. There is increasing demand for online delivery options that make the course more widely available, especially those that use best practices in student engagement. However,…
Descriptors: On Campus Students, Introductory Courses, Teacher Effectiveness, Online Courses
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Gok, Tolga – European Journal of Physics Education, 2010
The on-line tutoring system, LON-CAPA, was implemented in Introductory Calculus-Based Physics-II course at Colorado School of Mines in fall 2008 and spring 2009. In this paper, the features and the case study of the LON-CAPA implementation were described. The performance data obtained from the scores of students enrolled in the course represented…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Large Group Instruction, Physics
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Kennedy, Paul; Ellis, Wade; Oien, Janet; Benoit, Steven – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2007
Mastery approaches with online Internet platforms have been shown to alleviate many students' deficiencies and open the door to higher mathematics. This paper details some current programs using online learning for precalculus courses, and detail how the research affected the design, development, and implementation of a new online approach…
Descriptors: Calculus, Online Courses, Distance Education, Computer Uses in Education