Author Archives: Xander

Before the term began, I was essentially handed a calendar of sections from the text that needed to be covered on which exams. Since my credentials are newly minted and I have not taught the class before in a university … Continue reading →

With the first week behind us, the class is starting to settle into something of a rhythm. Things are going by very quickly, but the students seem more comfortable with the homework system, and after two quizzes have a better … Continue reading →

Thanks to a Thursday holiday, we finished our first week of calculus after four lectures. I’m not sure that I would want it any other way—we had time to ease into the material, work out technical kinks with the software, … Continue reading →

An evening class just before a day off, and I had almost full attendance. We had our first quiz, which went off without too much grumbling, and I managed to present a couple of easy proofs. Aside from running out … Continue reading →

The course started yesterday with one very concrete example, followed by loads of abstractions. Last night’s lecture began the trip back into things that are a little bit more concrete.

I am teaching Calculus I this summer, starting yesterday. In the interest of improving my own performance as an instructor, I thought that I might try a little exercise as the course progresses. My intention is to spend a little … Continue reading →