Japan Journal of Mathematics Education and Related Fields
Online ISSN : 2434-8899
Print ISSN : 1349-7332
Research on the teaching of function at the college of technology
Efficacy of differential tuition incorporating specialized courses
Toshihiro Jinzenji
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2012 Volume 53 Issue 1-2 Pages 25-37

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The purpose of this study, taking into account the characteristics of the students at a College of Technology, is to examine the effectiveness of teaching specialized courses that incorporate differential tuition, and to propose the teaching of function at technical college. In particular, we incorporated the specialized subject "Climatology", which is usually taught in the mechanical engineering junior year, into the general course "calculus" content in the mechanical engineering sophomore year, and examined both its effectiveness and the learning aspect. The results of a questionnaire proved that, in terms of effectiveness, an "increased motivation for learning" and "a wish to continue studying the subject" were present. In addition, a free comment column substantiated the characteristics of the technical college students. In terms of the learning aspect, the survey was conducted from the point of view of four different property issues. The effect of the teaching methods was only a few in terms of mathematical subjects, while the effect of the teaching methods was observed in engineering subjects in the engineering department, which incorporated differential tuition into specialized courses. It showed a high rate of correct answers and a definite effect of the classes
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© 2012 Mathematics Education Society of Japan
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