Readings in innovative ideas in teaching collegiate mathematics / edited by Mohammad H. Ahmadi ; introduction by Thomas A. Romberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ahmadi, Mohammad-Hossain.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher).

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

xii, 177 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2002]

Contents:

Section 1 Cooperative Learning

1. The Impact of Cooperative Learning in Teaching Mathematics / M. H. Ahmadi 1

2. A Case Study of Spiraling Content and Pedagogy through Core Courses for Pre-service Secondary Mathematics Teachers / Tabitha T. Y. Mingus 21

3. Delineating the Relationship Between Problem-Solving Behaviors and Achievement of Students in Cooperative-Learning Group / Christine Ebert, Patrick M. Mwerinde 43

Section 2 Educational Technology

4. College Algebra: Traditional Instruction Versus Instruction Via Video Tape / Richard Mitchell 59

5. The Spreadsheet as a Learning Tool in Calculus / Louise M. Berard 72

6. Computer Based Diagnosis Testing and Support in Mathematics / Stephen Hibberd, Andrew Looms, Douglas Quinney 79

Section 3 Attitude

7. Using "Seminaring" to Activate Engage Students in a Calculus Class / Philip A. DeMarois 107

8. Changing Attitudes and Perspectives of Pre-service Teachers about Mathematics / Leonard J. Lipkin 119

9. Are We An Alien? / Jay M. Jahangiri, Jayne M. Kracker 125

10. Support Systems in Beginning Calculus / Myrtle Lewin, Thomas W. Rishel 133

11. A Component System For College Mathematics and Student Readiness / Ron C. Goolsby, Thomas W. Polaski 145.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0761823255

OCLC:

49959334