At 06:01 PM 3/29/99 -0500, Jodi Cotten wrote:
>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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