Connecting Mathematics and Science: A Learning Community That Helps Math-Phobic Students

by: Amy Arnett and Doug Van Horn

Many undergraduate students admit to having a fear of math courses. To address this issue, the authors created a learning community that teaches math content in the context of science. This paper outlines the positive learning and dispositional results of freshman enrolled in this unique interdisciplinary course.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2009Stock # jcst09_038_06_30Volume 038Issue 06

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