Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of College Algebra with ColAlgMap

Phong Luu; Thinh Kieu

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss8.1655

Authors

Phong Luu

University of North Georgia, USA
Thinh Kieu

University of North Georgia, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss8.1655

Keywords:

College algebra, teaching mathematics, learning mathematics, Maple, maplet

Abstract

Teaching and learning lower level mathematics courses on the college level can be challenging and overwhelming. This paper will demonstrate how to design and develop a maplet package to aid in the teaching and learning of mathematics, to serve as a private tutor with infinite patience for college algebra students, and as a useful pedagogical tool for instructors. By using interactive worksheets and animated graphics in maplets, students will find the opportunity for numerous experiments that will foster their development of mathematical conceptual understanding and of computational skills.

Author Biographies

Phong Luu, University of North Georgia, USA

Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Thinh Kieu, University of North Georgia, USA

Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics

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