The calculus student: insights from the Mathematical Association of America national study

• Autores: David M. Bressoud, Marilyn P. Carlson, Vilma Mesa, Chris Rasmussen
• Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 44, Nº. 5, 2013, págs. 685-698
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In fall 2010, the Mathematical Association of America undertook the first large-scale study of postsecondary Calculus I instruction in the United States, employing multiple instruments. This report describes this study, the background of the students who take calculus and changes from the start to the end of the course in student attitudes towards mathematics and intention to continue in mathematics.