Although there is a reasonable dose of physical and geometrical interpretation of the mathematical formulas and equations, more work is needed to bridge the gap between the theory of mathematics and its applications. For example, let us look to the coplanarity of three vectors, which are typically expressed as a dot and cross products between the three vectors. Based on practical feed back, when the explanation of the coplanarity is broken down into cross product first to generate a perpendicular vector and then then do the do product with the third vector, which is now expressed an orthogonality relationship between two vectors a deeper understanding can be achieved by the students. Indeed more class work is required to take the students through this journey using a step wise approach. I do believe that the teaching of mathematics to engineering students should go to a deeper physical interpretation to facilitate its comprehension and understanding. Your comments are highly appreciated.

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