Algebra for Calculus: A Guided Inquiry
Bénéteau, C. et al. Lancaster, PA: The POGIL Project; Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2021.
Print ISBN: 979-8-7657-4384-3 EBook ISBN:9781792496295
256 pages Print: $30 EBook $24
About the Book
The activities in this book are guided inquiry classroom materials that develop the algebra knowledge and skills students need to be successful in calculus. Each activity leads students to discover key concepts through analysis of a mathematical model followed by a series of guided questions that allow them to make inferences and gain ownership of the material. These activities are suitable for students studying college algebra, precalculus, or for pre-service teachers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of algebra concepts.
About the Authors
Catherine Bénéteau is an associate professor in mathematics and statistics at the University of South Florida. She was educated in Canada at McGill University where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1999 at the University at Albany, under the supervision of Boris Korenblum. Her main research interests are in complex function theory and mathematics education.
Zdenka Guadarrama is an associate professor and chair of the department of mathematics at Rockhurst University. She is passionate about mathematics education and outreach, with her work currently focusing on mathematics curriculum development through inquiry, and the intersections of mathematics with other fields, particularly the arts.
Jill E. Guerra is a preceptor of mathematics at Harvard University. She earned her B.S. from the University of Buffalo and her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas.
Laurie Lenz is currently a professor of mathematics at Marymount University. She has done research in the field of combinatorial group theory, a blend of group theory and topology. She is currently studyingcollege algebra and calculus reform, the use of technology in the classroom, and research and assessment of teaching methodologies. She earned her B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. from the State University of New York Albany.
Andrei Straumanis is an Associate Professor of Chemistry Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin and co-founder of the POGIL Project. He holds a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is the author of POGIL workbooks for chemistry and mathematics and has given more than 100 talks and workshops on active learning and the use of the POGIL method in large classrooms.
