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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

231- Insights from the MAA National Study of College Calculus

Friday, November 13, 2015: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
M101 C (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
David Bressoud


 

This is a summary of recently published findings about Calculus I: student background and preparation, experience in college calculus, and success rates. It explains how this experience differs from that encountered in high school calculus and why so many mathematically successful high school students encounter difficulties when they enter college.

 

Presentation Format: Higher Education Session