An Analysis of the Reform Effort. Abstract Several mathematicians have expressed their criticism of calculus instruction and some have developed innovations. This paper reviews the criticism and innovations and then questions the approach and the emphasis of the reformers. Author Zarzycki, Piotr. Title On Certain Techniques of Teaching Mathematics at the Undergraduate Level.
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Author Culotta, Elizabeth. The Calculus of Education Reform. Abstract Discusses, analyzes, and provides anecdotes about the calculus reform movement, in general, and the experimental, undergraduate calculus classes at Duke University, in particular. Abstract Discusses and provides sample lessons of learning by discovery and weekly problem sets, which are presented as alternative methods for teaching college calculus. Both approaches stress conceptual understanding and guide the students to explore the ideas of calculus in small groups in a computer laboratory setting.