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Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1979
Some of the implications and advantages of an instructional approach using results from the calculus of finite differences and finite sums, both for motivation and as tools leading to applications, are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
