The Mathematical Association of America has recognized BYU's calculus program as one of the top 16 in the nation. In fall of 2010 over 200 colleges and universities participated in a survey supported ...
Calculus has provided humanity a window into the inner workings of the world around us since the fateful day Isaac Newton got conked by a falling apple. But we've only ever really applied these ...
About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. It was from his dean, who said that the department had ...
Laird Kramer receives funding from the National Science Foundation. College students learn more calculus in an active learning course in which students solve problems during class than in a ...
Calculus. For many high school students, it's the Mt. Everest of high school courses, the pinnacle of curricular attainment. "My daughter's taking Calculus!" is a phrase that's meant to impress ...
Many students find calculus intimidating—not because of the numbers, but due to its abstract nature. However, struggle is built into its DNA. This feature explores seven effective, research-backed ...