In this lesson we will work on how to identify the different types of conics when given an equation in standard or general form. In general form we will discuss how to find the vertex of a parabola as ...

College students learn more calculus in an active learning course in which students solve problems during class than in a traditional lecture-based course. That’s according to a peer-reviewed study my ...

Last time I began a series of posts of observations of trends or lessons I’ve learned from a tumultuous Fall 2005. This time I want to focus on the following observation: I have a real problem with ...

A new study found that college students better understand complex calculus concepts in active learning classes. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images College students learn more calculus ...