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College Algebra In Context With Applications To The Managerial, Life, And Social Sciences, Lisa Yocco, Ronald Harshbarger Dec 2012

College Algebra In Context With Applications To The Managerial, Life, And Social Sciences, Lisa Yocco, Ronald Harshbarger

Lisa S. Yocco

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Nspiring Activities For College Algebra In Context, Lisa Yocco Mar 2012

Nspiring Activities For College Algebra In Context, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

Use the new features of the TI-Nspire to analyze, solve, and interpret real-life problems. Activities such as using background images to model and transform functions in a real-world context, using sliders to investigate functions, and changing the parameters of a linear programming problem will be explored.


The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco Mar 2011

The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco Mar 2011

The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco Jan 2011

The Right Stuff: Are We Teaching It In College Algebra?, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

The Right Stuff: Appropriate Mathematics for all Students was an AMATYC project funded by the National Science foundation. The project promotes a redesigned college algebra course that engages students in data modeling, effectively uses technology, equips students with strong problem solving skills, increases critical thinking skills, and enhances quantitative literacy. Mathematics has traditionally been taught using “skill and drill” methods, which often leaves students bored, uninterested, and distasteful of math. An approach incorporating data analysis, modeling, and technology makes College Algebra relevant, refreshing, and interesting. As a result, faculty are preparing students mathematically for their majors, future careers, and life. …


Using The Ti-Nspire To Teach Real Applications In College Mathematics, Lisa Yocco Mar 2010

Using The Ti-Nspire To Teach Real Applications In College Mathematics, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Using The Ti-Nspire As A Tool To Explore Real Applications In Precalculus, Lisa Yocco Mar 2010

Using The Ti-Nspire As A Tool To Explore Real Applications In Precalculus, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Simplify, Cancel, And Other Math Lingo With Multiple Meanings, Lisa Yocco Nov 2009

Simplify, Cancel, And Other Math Lingo With Multiple Meanings, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Using The Ti-Nspire As A Tool To Explore Real Applications, Lisa Yocco Mar 2009

Using The Ti-Nspire As A Tool To Explore Real Applications, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

No abstract provided.


Look Behind The Scenes With The Ti-Nspire, Lisa Yocco Feb 2009

Look Behind The Scenes With The Ti-Nspire, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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College Algebra Applications Using Ti-84 Apps, Lisa Yocco Mar 2008

College Algebra Applications Using Ti-84 Apps, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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College Algebra Applications Using Ti-84 Apps, Lisa Yocco Mar 2008

College Algebra Applications Using Ti-84 Apps, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Enrich Your Algebra Course With Apps And Ti Smart View On The Ti-84, Lisa Yocco Feb 2008

Enrich Your Algebra Course With Apps And Ti Smart View On The Ti-84, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Enrich Your Algebra Course With Apps And Ti Smart View On The Ti-84, Lisa Yocco Feb 2008

Enrich Your Algebra Course With Apps And Ti Smart View On The Ti-84, Lisa Yocco

Lisa S. Yocco

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Honey, I Shrunk The Dollar, Lisa Yocco, Ronald Harshbarger Jan 2008

Honey, I Shrunk The Dollar, Lisa Yocco, Ronald Harshbarger

Lisa S. Yocco

No abstract provided.