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An Alternative Approach To Dual Credit, Steven J. Wilson, Mary Deas
An Alternative Approach To Dual Credit, Steven J. Wilson, Mary Deas
Contributions to the Math Classroom
The state of Kansas encourages high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. This presentation describes a dual credit program in college algebra used by JCCC, in which the college retains control of the curriculum, testing, and grading, while the high school provides the instruction.
Dynamic Web Tools For Trigonometry, Steven J. Wilson
Dynamic Web Tools For Trigonometry, Steven J. Wilson
Innovations in Math Technology
In the last 20 years, computer technology having mathematical capability has been developed, improved, and become widely available, but textbook presentations are still largely free of any discussion that might require technology. Technology could be used in mathematical instruction for student drill and practice, for instructor demonstrations that promote conceptual understanding, or for the exploration of mathematical ideas, but software is often designed to be pedagogically generic, leaving its use to the creativity of the instructor. Technological solutions for local machines can be quite extensive, but cost and time constraints then limit availability for student use. The internet has the …