Electronic Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsSan Francisco, California, November 4-7, 1999Paper C006Designing a Precalculus Course with Optional Web Based Activities, Preliminary Report |
Margo AlexanderDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Phone: (404) 651-0680 malexander@cs.gsu.edu list of all papers by this author | Jean BevisDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Phone: (404) 651-0680 jbevis@cs.gsu.edu list of all papers by this author | Draga VidakovicDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Phone: (404) 651-0680 dvidakovic@cs.gsu.edu list of all papers by this author |
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ABSTRACT
In the precalculus course that is discussed, students have the option of accessing interactive web based materials in lieu of attending lectures. They also have the option of taking daily quizzes in class on over the web. Strategies used to develop the initial materials, as well as some observations concerning the group worked associated with the daily quizzes are discussed.Keyword(s): precalculus, Internet