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Calculators Are for Calculating, Mathematica Is for Calculus

Mathematica is the perfect tool to help calculus professors and instructors overcome limitations with traditional approaches to teaching calculus. Students can experience a more enriching calculus rather than the algorithm-driven method they are used to seeing. We'll look at different ways Mathematica can be used to enhance your calculus class, such as using interactive models to engage students and connecting calculus to the real world with built-in datasets. Topics include the squeeze theorem, derivative tests, revolving solids about axes, and more.

Level: Beginner

The course requires no previous experience with Mathematica.

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This course is available on demand (32:52) Free
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Outline

  • Go Beyond Formula Memorization
  • Engage Students and Enhance Learning
  • Focus on the Big Picture
  • Identify Patterns without Busywork
  • Help Students of Different Abilities and Learning Styles
  • Connect Calculus to the Real World