Experiences in the Teaching of Math 106 with Emphasis on Business Applications

Spring of 1998, Faculty Seminar #4

Experiences in the Teaching of Math 106 with Emphasis on Business Applications

Professor Charles Cleaver
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
4:00pm - 5:00pm, March 12 (Thursday)
Room 212, Capers Hall

ABSTRACT The talk will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using EXCEL and DERIVE in the teaching of Math 106 with emphasis on Business Application. The questions under consideration are: Does technology change the expectation and goals of the course? Should modeling approach be taught?