Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717752
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb-1
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Graphing Portfolios in Calculus: Reinforcing Concepts and Inviting Creativity
Bailey, Evelyn C.; Chen, Fang
Mathematics Teacher, v98 n6 p404 Feb 2005
The idea of a graphing portfolio and its implementation in two levels of traditional university calculus courses is described. The activity of graphing helps students to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the connection between a function and its graph.
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Geometric Concepts, College Students, Mathematics Activities, Graphs, Portfolios (Background Materials), Mathematical Concepts
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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