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| ID | 133 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Phil |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Institution | |
| Speaker Category | other |
| Title of Talk | Simple Teaching of Differential Calculus |
| Abstract | Calculus may be taught more understandably by first describing its practical uses and then presenting it as simple algebra and geometry. In doing this all mention of infinitesimals, increments, theory of limits and formal proofs has been eliminated. |
| Subject area(s) | Calculus |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
| Day Preference | |
| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | N |
| Overhead Needed? | N |
| Software requests | |
| Special Needs | |
| Date Submitted | 3/13/2005 |
| Year | 2005 |