Stefan has it right. Does that mean that we're passing people who would
benefit more if they were retained? Hmmmmm.
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On Mon, 29 Mar 1999, Stefan Baratto wrote:
> This probably won't help, but: I have seen more students do poorly in
> calculus because of algebra skills than any difficulty with calculus. Of
> course, I have seen more students do poorly in algebra (rational
> expressions) because of difficulty with fractions, etc.
>
> I think a good approach would be to remove the "because students are
> supposed to be ready for calculus." Reality (welcome to the '90s) strikes
> again.
>
> Best of luck.
>
> > What part, if any, of chapter one in Calculus books do you cover? This
> > question has always caused me a great deal ofhought. I know people that spend
> > a month on this chapter, I have ususally spent the first week on it. My
> > current train of thought is to not spend anytime on this chapter and then do
> > little 'mini' algebra reviews as needed. I have a hard time wanting to spend
> > anytime on it because students are suppose to be ready for calculus. What
> > good does it do the student that is ready to spend any time on this chapter?
> > Just some thoughts I am mulling over. Any words of wisdom from all of you
> > experienced Calc teachers?
> >
> > Jodi Cotten
> > Jamestown Community College
> > Cattaraugus Campus
> > Olean, New York
> >
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