Difficulties with Learning and Teaching Calculus

2006/09/13 by Elemér E Rosinger, Elemer E. Rosinger, Rosinger, Elemer E.
Mathematics · Social Sciences · #FOS: Mathematics #General Mathematics (math.GM) #History and Overview (math.HO) #Mathematics Education and Programs #Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques #math.GM #math.HO

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.math/0609343

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Abstract

Several thoughts are presented on the long ongoing difficulties both students and academics face related to Calculus 101. Some of these thoughts may have a more general interest.

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