Overview
Professor Smith is Co-Director (with Professor Lawrence Moore) of Project CALC, which developed an award-winning curriculum for calculus instruction, based on laboratory experiments, discovery learning, real-world applications, writing and revision of writing, and high expectations of students. Professors Smith and Moore also direct the Connected Curriculum Project, funded by the National Science Foundation. This project has developed a library of Web-based interactive learning materials for the first two years of college-level mathematics.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
·
2003 - Present
Mathematics,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
Algebra as Part of an Integrated High School Curriculum
Chapter · October 20, 2016 Chapter 7 Algebra as Part of an Integrated High School Curriculum James T. Fey and David A. Smith Abstract Traditional high school mathematics curricula in the United States devote 2 years almost exclusively to development of student ... ... CiteTechnology and Calculus
Chapter · 2008 CiteChanging technology implies changing pedagogy
Conference · January 1, 2006 Introduction. Sam looked up from the stack of orders on his desk and glanced at his watch. 3:30, time to work on his project with Andrew. He pushed the orders to one side and turned to his computer. No picture this time, but Andrew's voice came through wit ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
The Coordinated Curriculum Library
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Division of Undergraduate Education · 1998 - 2002Interactive Modules for Courses Following Calculus
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 1993 - 1995Dissemination of Project CALC Methods and Materials
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 1991 - 1993View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Yale University ·
1963
Ph.D.
Trinity College ·
1958
B.S.