Math Professor how-to
How to Teach Calculus with Active Learning
Doing math beats watching math.
Quick answer
Doing math beats watching math. In short: introduce; pose; have, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Introduce a concept briefly.
Pose a problem.
Have students work in pairs.
Circulate and listen.
Discuss solutions.
Summarize the idea.
Safety reminders for math professors
- Protect student privacy
- Follow academic integrity rules
- Maintain boundaries
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Proof · Theorem · Lemma · Calculus · Linear algebra · Statistics: see the full math professor glossary.