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Peer reviewedSeltzer, Stan; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
Calculus can be taught using meaningful problems and active participation, with provocative problem situations and large-scale projects. An Ithaca College (New York) introductory calculus course uses this problem-based learning approach to develop understanding of central concepts (differentiation, integration, approximation) with less of the…
Descriptors: Calculus, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
