Why do C&M students work in teams?
Experience has shown that C&M students learn more when they work in teams of two or three. Students working alone seem to miss a lot of things that teams tend not to miss. C&M labs tend to be noisy places; the sound is the sound of learning. When folks talk together about math (or about anything else), they learn together and they learn more. This is one reason modern businesses usually assign work to teams and not to individuals.
Comments from Students
C&M calculus has made me understand Economics and actually like it. Most people cringe when they hear that I am an Econ major, and I think their reaction results from the fact that they really don't understand it. Never have I used complex equations in Economic applications, but what I have learned visually from C&M calculus helps me understand graphs and concepts inclass everyday. This comprehension has made me realise the incredible logic behind economics, and now the subject fascinates me.
Tech Support
Techs support both the lab machines and the software used in this program.
In the event of a problem, send an e-mail to tech@cm.math.uiuc.edu.
