Conceptions of The Instruction of Maxima And Minima Problem-Solving to Calculus Students: A Study on University Education

Theoretical Framework: The teaching of calculus is indispensable in many scientific careers, and maxima and minima problems hold a prominent place among its contents. However, students often encounter difficulties solving optimization problems.   Objective: Considering this, our study aims to determ...

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Published in:RGSA : Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 2024-07, Vol.18 (2), p.e06643
Main Authors: Maz-Machado, Alexander Maz, Francisco-Calderón, José Alejandro, Madrid, María José, Rodriguez-Baiget, María Josefa
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Language:Spanish
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Summary:Theoretical Framework: The teaching of calculus is indispensable in many scientific careers, and maxima and minima problems hold a prominent place among its contents. However, students often encounter difficulties solving optimization problems.   Objective: Considering this, our study aims to determine the perception of calculus teachers regarding the importance of contextualization and the use of diverse resources when they teach these problems.   Method: Our study has a descriptive nature and to achieve our goal, a sample of university calculus professors from the Dominican Republic was analyzed using a Likert-type test.   Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate a favorable trend towards contextualization and the integration of resources in teaching maxima and minima problems, although some professors still prefer traditional methods based on textbooks.   Research Implications: The findings highlight the importance of exploring contextual teaching strategies, promoting resource diversity, and adopting innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance learning, comprehension, and student motivation.
ISSN:1981-982X
1981-982X
DOI:10.24857/rgsa.v18n2-197