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David A. Smith

Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Mathematics
Box 90320, Durham, NC 27708-0320
PO Box 90320, Durham, NC 27708

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

In the News


Published July 13, 2015
Now you see it, some day you won't: Scientists get closer to invisibility

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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 studentĀ ... ... Cite

Changing 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 Cite
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Recent Grants


The Coordinated Curriculum Library

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Division of Undergraduate Education · 1998 - 2002

Interactive Modules for Courses Following Calculus

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 1993 - 1995

Dissemination of Project CALC Methods and Materials

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 1991 - 1993

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Education, Training & Certifications


Yale University · 1963 Ph.D.
Trinity College · 1958 B.S.