Connecting mathematics and science: a learning community that helps math-phobic students. (English)
J. Coll. Sci. Teach. 38, No. 6, 30-34 (2009).
Summary: Many undergraduate students admit to having a fear of math courses. To address this issue, the authors created a learning community that teaches math content in the context of science. This paper outlines the positive learning and dispositional results of freshman enrolled in this unique interdisciplinary course. (Contains 5 tables.) (ERIC)