Developing Students’ Reasoning in Precalculus: Covariational Explorations Enriched by Rates of Change and Limits

Dr. Andrzej Sokolowski, a researcher, author, and professor of mathematics and physics has an international track record of developing innovative teaching strategies in mathematics and STEM. His research focuses on integrating the methods of these disciplines through modeling to produce independent thinkers ready to delve deeper into how nature works. Andrzej is the author of  “Scientific Inquiry in Mathematics – Theory and Practice”, and  “Understanding Physics Using Mathematical Reasoning” published by Springer, Inc., as well as several book chapters and numerous articles published, among others, in the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology,  IAFOR Journal of Education,  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, The Physics Teacher and Physics Education. He is also an active reviewer for several periodicals, including the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), IOPscience, and the American Journal of Educational Research.

• 1. Function, an Entity Relating Variables and Parameters.- 2. Linear and Quadratic Functions.- 3. Analysis of Higher Degree Polynomial Functions.- 4. Rational Functions.- 5. Exponential Functions.- 6. Logarithmic Functions.