David R. Kaplan, Ph.D.

David Kaplan
Division/Department
Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Chair, Mathematics and Applied Sciences Department
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Contact Information
Appell Life Sciences, Room 211
  • Mathematics, Ph.D., University of South Florida
  • Mathematics, M.A., University of South Florida
  • Mathematics, B.A., University of South Florida
  • MAT111: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in Mathematics
  • MAT171: Calculus I
  • MAT172: Calculus II
  • MAT271: Calculus III
  • MAT272: Differential Equations
  • MAT291: Applied Mathematics for Chemists and Mathematicians
  • MAT390: History of Mathematics
  • MAT470: Numerical Analysis
  • Functional Analysis
  • Effects on Learning Level of Flipped Classroom Pedagogy
  • Kaplan, D. (2019) Employing a Rubric to Assess Learner Performance in Calculus and Differential Equations, to appear, 2019 International Journal of Process Education
  • Learner level increases across mathematics and chemistry classes employing the flipped-classroom model, with lecture-based control 2019 Process Education Conference Paper
  • Kaplan, D., with Ganescu, V. (2018) Employing a Rubric to Assess Learner Performance in Calculus and Differential Equations 2018 Annual Process Education Conference
  • Apple, D., Ellis, D., and Kaplan, D. (2017) Learning to Learn Mathematics 2017 Process Education Conference, June 2017, California Health Sciences University, June 2017, Clovis California
  • Kaplan, D. (2009-present) Calculus Made Clear, 1st and 2nd editions. Kepler Press.
  • Learner level increases across mathematics and chemistry classes employing the flipped-classroom model, with lecture-based control 2019 Process Education Conference Presentation
  • Kaplan, D. (2019) Process Education Conference Workshop "Empowering Learners: Putting Together a Team of Educators to Implement and Study the Effects of Active-Learning Pedagogy."
  • Symposium panel contributor to “Improving Completion Rates in Gatekeeper Courses” at June 2016 Process Education Conference Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
  • 2012-2015 workshops with York College MAT111 (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving) instructors to develop the flipped classroom pedagogy and in-class assignment sets.
  • Chair, Physical Sciences Department, York College of PA
  • Mathematics Program Coordinator, York College of PA
  • Member Academy of Process Educators
  • Member National Council of Teachers of Mathematics