I think there is a serious disconnect between what we actually teach in a calculus class, and what students ought to be learning from (and taking away from) a calculus class. In my syllabus for ...

Taking calculus in high school may give you an admissions edge, but there are other paths to advanced math.

The Calculus reveals a particular beauty of our world — a beauty that arises when you’re able to view it dynamically as opposed to statically. It is my hope to give you this view.

For decades, high school students hoping to attend the most selective colleges in the country have received the same recommendation: Take the most rigorous courses possible. And over that time… ...

Enrollment in high school Calculus has exploded in the past several decades. But maybe that's not a sign of progress. For many students, the rush to Calculus is a bad idea.