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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Good news: There's mounting evidence that changing calculus instruction works for the groups usually pushed out of STEM. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? High school often focuses on procedural understanding—how to solve problems with well-defined steps.

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UCLA Life Sciences Revamped How It Teaches Math. Is It an Example Others Should Follow?

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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 inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.”

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Top 5: A Quiet Revolution in Math and Affordable Teacher Housing Among Most-Read Topics of Sept 2023

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Here’s a look at the top EdSurge stories for September, as the new school year kicked off. Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed.

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Top 5: Rebooting the Oral Exam Tops Most-Read List for October 2023

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Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. Readers Respond: Does Fixing the Leaky STEM Pipeline Require Calculus To Adapt? Will the ideas catch on?

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Dear Educators, a Balm for Deep Cuts: Navigating Racial Microaggressions at School

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This meant I was consistently rewarded at school for putting my head down and striving to be a “good student” and “high achiever,” but never for challenging authority or speaking up when something was wrong. Accurate information directly impacts who gets what resources — aren’t you an educator and literal expert in communication and research?

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Why Some Students Feel Like They Can’t Excel In Math

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She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. In the classroom, researchers don’t know much about what works for anxiety, Ganley says. It’s given her severe anxiety.

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