PROCEEDINGS OF THE 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2019
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An inquiry-oriented, application-first approach to linear algebra
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The IMAGEMath project combines inquiry based learning with an application-inspired approach. Students first learn about an application, and then, in an inquiry framework they develop the mathematics necessary to investigate the application. A novel feature of this approach is that the applied problem inspires the mathematics, rather than the applied problem being presented after the relevant mathematics has been learned. In this poster, we give an overview of the IMAGEMath modules that use image and data applications (radiography, tomography and heat diffusion) to inspire linear algebra topics. We present results from implementing the modules on a small scale at a few institutions, including student and faculty feedback. We also provide information for faculty interested in using IMAGEMath materials.