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Globalizing the Brief Calculus Curriculum: A Plan for Student Engagement, Persistence, and Success (2006-2007 MIL Fellowship) |
contact |
Melinda Rudibaugh (Chandler-Gilbert Community College) melinda.rudibaugh@cgmail.maricopa.edu |
college(s) |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
discipline(s) |
Mathematics |
summary |
Goals for this project are to produce, test, and refine materials for various mathematical topics by using a multicultural/international approach for brief calculus. This is a class which serves students who major in business, the social sciences and some medical programs. |
details |
(Abstract) This project addressed the research question: “Will the introduction of an applied globalization theme influence student engagement, persistence, and performance in MAT212 (Brief Calculus)? Students participated in three globally themed projects each semester; first, they researched what mathematical skills are needed to succeed in the new global economy; secondly, they gathered data on a global business and used tools of calculus for analysis; lastly, they researched cultural implications of business survival. Results indicate students found that the infusion made the course relevant and showed usefulness of mathematics to future careers. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
web links |
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mil/fcontent/2006-2007/rudibaugh_rpt.pdf http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mil/fellows.php?what=bio&yr=7&id=4 http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mil |
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Last modified: Jan-25-2008 Date created: Jan-25-2008 Visitor count: 1961 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the Maricopa Institute for Learning Final Reports special collection. |
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