Welcome to the Raising Calculus to the Surface project site. The goal of this project is to develop a new method for teaching and learning multivariable calculus in which students actively explore central ideas through measurement and conjecture. Using physical models with a dry-erase finish and accompanying instruments, students can draw, measure, and grasp concepts geometrically and investigate key ideas before formal introduction in lecture. Read a more detailed project summary on the NSF website. We will be using this site to support our own collaborative work, provide interested teachers with access to project resources, and share our findings with the world. Access to many of our project resources requires that you become a registered member of this site and sign in. If you are interested, please contact us.
Registration is now open for a 4-day joint workshop combining Raising Calculus to the Surface and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project. Contingent upon NSF funding, the workshop will be held June 22-25 at Concordia University in Irvine, California. The curriculum for Raising Calculus and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project nicely complement and support one another: They both approach multivariable/vector calculus from a geometric perspective and utilize group-based activities to provide opportunities for students to discover and explore underlying mathematical concepts.
Workshop Dates: Monday, June 22th through Thursday, June 25th, 2020 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Workshop Leaders: Aaron Wangberg (Winona State University), Melinda Schulteis (Concordia University - Irvine), Tevian Dray (Oregon State University), and Corinne Manogue (Oregon State University)
NSF Support
Funding by the National Science Foundation's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) program (DUE-1914631) provides 24 participants with support for local expenses, a portion of travel expenses, and instructors materials including a classroom kit of 4, 8, or 12 surfaces.
Registration is now open for a 4-day joint workshop combining Raising Calculus to the Surface and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project. Contingent upon NSF funding, the workshop will be held June 18-21 at Concordia University in Irvine, California. The curriculum for Raising Calculus and The Vector Calculus Bridge Project nicely complement and support one another: They both approach multivariable/vector calculus from a geometric perspective and utilize group-based activities to provide opportunities for students to discover and explore underlying mathematical concepts.
Workshop Dates: Tuesday, June 18th (8:30am - 4:30pm), Wednesday, June 19th (8:30am - 4:30pm), Thursday, June 20th (8:30am - 4:30pm), Friday, June 21st (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Workshop Leaders: Aaron Wangberg (Winona State University), Melinda Schulteis (Concordia University - Irvine), Tevian Dray (Oregon State University), and Corinne Manogue (Oregon State University)
Anticipated NSF Support
If funded by the NSF, the workshop will be able to provide 20 to 24 participants with support for local expenses, a portion of travel expenses, and instructors materials including a classroom kit of 4, 8, or 12 surfaces. We anticipate hearing from the NSF on or around Math 15th. Register now, but wait to make travel accommodations until we hear about NSF support. [ If we don't get funding, we can't do the workshop or pay any expenses. ]
Registration is now open for a 3-day Raising Calculus to the Surface workshop held June 25th - June 27th, 2018 at the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in Richmond, Virginia. The Raising Calculus curriculum approaches multivariable/vector calculus from a geometric perspective. The group-based activities provide opportunities for students to discover new mathematical ideas before they are introduced formally by the instructor. Participants in the workshop will
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The Raising Calculus to the Surface project offers several workshop formats, ranging from 1-hour immersive 'Classroom Demonstrations' highlighting several short activities, Faculty Development Workshops spanning four to eight hours, or multi-day workshops focused on helping instructors adopt the Raising Calculus materials and pedagogy. Additional information is available on the link for each page.
Upcoming Workshops:
If you are interested in becoming a beta tester for this project, please contact us.