We know that oftentimes in calculus, there's more than one way to solve a problem. While some online systems don't allow for multiple correct answers, Hawkes Learning's courseware was built by subject matter experts who painstakingly went through examples to ensure students are given credit for equivalent answers. Marvin, one of our lead calculus content … Continue reading Answer Equivalence in Calculus Courseware
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Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Trigonometric Integrals
Trigonometric functions are inherently tricky to deal with. There are so many identities and equivalent forms, students are often paralyzed before they start. Our Tutor screens are student-friendly and skillfully guide them through this trigonometric maze. Sample Problem #1 In the following problem, the student must recognize that the parity (odd or even) of an … Continue reading Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Trigonometric Integrals
Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Trigonometric Substitutions
The word “Trigonometric” by itself scares students. Combining it with “Substitutions and Evaluation” is downright terrifying. After all, the student must select the appropriate substitution, transform the integrand from an algebraic to a trigonometric expression, make the appropriate change in limits of integration (or rewrite their antiderivative in terms of the original variable), and finally … Continue reading Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Trigonometric Substitutions
Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Convergence Tests
The sheer amount of convergence tests can overwhelm students. Our courseware breaks down the information for students and provides error-specific feedback through the Explain Error tool. Explain Error is available in the Practice mode to anticipate and diagnose common errors. When a student makes a mistake, the courseware shows them specifically where and how they … Continue reading Inside Our Calculus Courseware: Convergence Tests
Register Today for the Third National Mathematics Summit
The third National Mathematics Summit (for Math in the First Two Years of College) is taking place November 13–14 in Orlando, FL. Register to attend this exciting conference here! During the summit, national experts from the Carnegie Foundation, the Dana Center, the Mathematics Association of America, the National Center for Developmental Education, Dr. Paul Nolting, NADE, and AMATYC … Continue reading Register Today for the Third National Mathematics Summit
Apply mathematical concepts to other fields
Sometimes, getting students excited about math isn't easy. Nearly every math instructor has heard "When will I use this in real life?" at least once during their teaching career. Many students don't see right away that they use math just about every day, and you can lose their interest in the subject if you don't … Continue reading Apply mathematical concepts to other fields
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