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Over the last few years, I become very interested in Inquiry-Based-Learning (IBL) and now use it almost exclusively in all my classes. I very strongly believe that IBL techniques can help boost student confidence, achievement and interest in mathematics. As a result, I very rarely lecture in my classes anymore.  I believe that students learn mathematics best when they are actively doing mathematics, so I see my role in the classroom to be a guide or coach, helping my students work through the material instead of the “sage on the stage” who tells my students what to do. 

Fall 2014 Schedule





MATH 105-002 Calculus I
TR 7:50 - 9:30 AM
W416 PLATO Course Page
MATH 110-001
Mathematical Explorations
TR 9:45 - 11:00 AM
W319
PLATO Course Page
MATH 390-001
Senior Seminar
TR 12:45 - 2:00
W416
PLATO Course Page


Fall 2014 Office Hours


Tuesday
11:15 AM  - 12:15 PM
Wednesday
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Thursday
11:15 AM  - 12:15 PM
When my door is open and by appointment


Send comments to photchkiss AT westfield[dot]ma[dot]edu.
Last update: 9/2/2014