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Analysis Of Equation And Diagram Construction In Applied Calculus Problem Solving, Ahmed Ibrahim Usman
Analysis Of Equation And Diagram Construction In Applied Calculus Problem Solving, Ahmed Ibrahim Usman
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to assess algebra and geometric prerequisites skills as incorporated into the Applied Calculus Optimization Problem (ACOP) solution. The difficulties that students encounter in applying algebraic and geometric prerequisites at the early stages of the ACOP solution were identified. The study analyzes errors related to variables and equations (i.e. algebraic symbol/transformation skills), drawing of geometric diagrams (visualization skills) and those associated with application of basic differentiation concepts into ACOP solution process. The study’s goals were addressed as seven specific research questions further subdivided into three main parts: the first four research questions investigated prerequisite algebraic …