Enhancing the Mathematical Foundation of Students through Online Course Modules

Pace University New York Campus, New York NY

Investigators

Abstract

Mathematical Sciences (21) This project is adapting materials from several NSF-funded projects for the purposes of improving the quantitative and analytical skills of students in Finite Mathematics, Introductory Calculus, and Elementary Statistics. The projects include DUE-9451597, "Computer Algebra Laboratories for Business Calculus," DUE-0089435, "Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study," and DUE-0127007, "Enhancing Mathematics Communication: Creating and Delivering Web-based Homework Problems." The adaptations form the basis of a series of online modules that present mathematics in relevant contexts and give students the opportunity for hands-on mathematical experimentation, using computation as a powerful educational tool. Both formative and summative assessment instruments are embedded in the project design.