Descriptor
| Calculus | 2 |
| Graphing Calculators | 2 |
| Mathematics Instruction | 2 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| Least Squares Statistics | 1 |
| Mathematical Concepts | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Mathematics Education | 1 |
| Regression (Statistics) | 1 |
| Student Motivation | 1 |
Source
| Mathematics and Computer… | 2 |
Author
| Gordon, Sheldon P. | 2 |
| Gordon, Florence S. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Education Level
| Postsecondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkGordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2004
Probably the one "new" mathematical topic that is most responsible for modernizing courses in college algebra and precalculus over the last few years is the idea of fitting a function to a set of data in the sense of a least squares fit. Whether it be simple linear regression or nonlinear regression, this topic opens the door to applying the…
Descriptors: Regression (Statistics), Least Squares Statistics, Graphing Calculators, Calculus
Gordon, Sheldon P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005
The chain rule is one of the hardest ideas to convey to students in Calculus I. It is difficult to motivate, so that most students do not really see where it comes from; it is difficult to express in symbols even after it is developed; and it is awkward to put it into words, so that many students can not remember it and so can not apply it…
Descriptors: Calculus, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Concepts, Student Motivation
