Calculus III: Under the Influence of Peer Instruction

In peer Instruction, students engage with core course concepts and then explain those to one another in small groups. Unlike lecture format, instruction involves every student the class. Spring 2019, first authot began using a modified version of Calculus III classes. He started each class by discussing important from three standpoints (the formula, geometry behind physics formula). During last 20 minutes 50-minute session, he polled questions “Goldilocks Zone” – not too hard easy, but just right for students. These ignited student-to-student discussions. Students’ attendance achievement have improved. The paper also describes how has influenced author's own instructional practices.