Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-first Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12-15, 2009

Paper S099

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A Modeling Approach to College Algebra

Beverly K. Michael


University of Pittsburgh

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ABSTRACT

Non-math and non-science majors succeed in a college algebra course that emphasizes modeling using real-world data. The course also uses a computer tutor and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Keyword(s): college algebra, modeling