Robert Talbert's Documents


  • FAQ on clicker and TurningPoint AnyWhere use

    A brief how-to guide for using classroom response systems ("clickers") and the TurningPoint AnyWhere clicker software. Used for clicker workshops at Franklin College, January 26 and February 2, 2011 and facilitated by Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

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  • Robert Talbert Statement of Teaching Philosophy DRAFT

    Working draft of a 2010 refresh of my statement of teaching philosophy.

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  • Least Squares Activity

    Group discovery-learning activity on least squares solutions to linear models.

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  • S10 Assessment2

    MAT 135: Calculus Assessment 2 This is a 50-minute timed exam assessing your mastery of derivatives and their applications. You may use a calculator; but all other implements and notes are prohibited. Please write your solutions out neatly and in numerical order on separate sheets of paper. Section I: Conceptual Knowledge — 24 points (4 points each) Below is the graph of y , the derivative of a function y = f (x). To repeat: The graph you see below is NOT f (x) but rather its derivative, f (x

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  • Discovering Derivative Rules

    Discovery exercise on basic derivative rules. Uses Wolfram|Alpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com

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  • Exploring Minimum and Maximum Values

    Interactive calculus group activity on the relationship between the derivative and the maximum/minimum values of a function. Uses Winplot: http://math.exeter.edu/rparris/winplot.html

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  • Problem Portfolio Guidelines

    MAT 240: Methods of Problem Solving Guidelines for Problem Portfolio A large portion (20%) of your semester grade will come from a Problem Portfolio. During the semester, ten problems -- typically of greater complexity than the ones you work for daily discussion or for assignments -- will be posed to all students. These problems will take time, thought, effort, and persistence to solve and will typically involve writing proofs. Each student will work on these problems and submit proposed solutio

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  • MAT 135 F08 Syllabus

    Course syllabus for MAT 135 (Calculus) at Franklin College, Fall 2008. Robert Talbert, PhD, professor of record.

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  • MAT 240 Fall 2008 Syllabus

    Syllabus for MAT 240, Methods of Problem Solving at Franklin College. Robert Talbert, PhD professor of record.

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  • MAT 363 Fall 2008 Syllabus

    Course syllabus for MAT 363, Topics in Geometry, at Franklin College Fall 2008. Robert Talbert, PhD. instructor of record.

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