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Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Chinn
Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Chinn
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper considers the recent history of mathematics teaching.
Using Humanistic Content And Teaching Methods To Motivate Students And Counteract Negative Perceptions Of Mathematics, Roger Haglund
Using Humanistic Content And Teaching Methods To Motivate Students And Counteract Negative Perceptions Of Mathematics, Roger Haglund
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper examines the following questions: How is math commonly taught, why is it taught this way, and what are the outcomes? Who are some of the voices calling for change and what are they saying? Can a humanistic approach produce positive results in students who have learned to dislike math and have not been successful in a traditional classroom?
Taxicab Geometry As A Vehicle For The Journey Toward Enlightenment, Neil Greenspan
Taxicab Geometry As A Vehicle For The Journey Toward Enlightenment, Neil Greenspan
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Tesselland: A Mathematical Oddment, Martin Glover
Tesselland: A Mathematical Oddment, Martin Glover
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Bridging To Infinity, Mike Pinter
Bridging To Infinity, Mike Pinter
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
The author's own experiences as a mathematics student and teacher have influenced how he thinks about the infinite. Author Madeleine L'Engle has also shaped his thinking with her writing. The author offers some thoughts that connect some of L'Engle's writing with his experience.
Man's Cards And God's Dice: A Conceptual Analysis Of Probability For The Advanced Student, Elie Feder
Man's Cards And God's Dice: A Conceptual Analysis Of Probability For The Advanced Student, Elie Feder
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Mathematics, The Liberal Arts, And Slavish Devotions, J. D. Phillips
Mathematics, The Liberal Arts, And Slavish Devotions, J. D. Phillips
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
What Are Mathematical Problems?, Emam Hoosain
What Are Mathematical Problems?, Emam Hoosain
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Linear Perspective To Art, Sarah Littler
A Linear Perspective To Art, Sarah Littler
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanistic Mathematics As Mathematics For All, Michael N. Fried
Humanistic Mathematics As Mathematics For All, Michael N. Fried
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis
A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon
Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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From The Editor, Issue 26, 2002, Alvin White
From The Editor, Issue 26, 2002, Alvin White
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego
History Of Mathematics, An Intuitive Approach, Alejandro R. Garciadiego
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
The main goal of this essay is to discuss, informally, an intuitive approach to the history of mathematics as an academic discipline. The initial point of departure includes the analysis of some traditional definitions of the concept of 'history' taken from standard dictionaries. This concise dissection attempts to suggest the complexity of the discipline.
Comments On Zal Usiskin's Article In The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal For May, 2001, Robert Stein
Comments On Zal Usiskin's Article In The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal For May, 2001, Robert Stein
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Humanizing Mathematics: The Humanistic Impression In The Course For Mathematics Teaching, Ada Katsap
Humanizing Mathematics: The Humanistic Impression In The Course For Mathematics Teaching, Ada Katsap
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Loopy, George W. Hart
A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis
A Brief Look At Mathematics And Theology, Philip J. Davis
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Pat's Prologues: Introductions To The First Two Airings Of Math Medley, A Radio Talk Show, Patricia Clark Kenschaft
Pat's Prologues: Introductions To The First Two Airings Of Math Medley, A Radio Talk Show, Patricia Clark Kenschaft
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Notes On Formal Constructivism, D. Joyner, P. Lejarraga
Notes On Formal Constructivism, D. Joyner, P. Lejarraga
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
Our aim is to sketch some ideas related to how we (as in, we two) think we (as in, we humans) think. "That theory is useless. It isn't even wrong." - Wolfgang Pauli. Our hope in this paper is to provide a theory, admittedly somewhat vague, of how we think about mathematics. We also hope our ideas do not cause the reader to be reminded of Pauli's quote above. These notes were motivated by the interesting book by Changeaux and Connes.
Calculus, Sarah Glaz
Aphorisms, Lee Goldstein
Book Review: My Dance Is Mathematics By Joanne Growney, Sally Lipsey
Book Review: My Dance Is Mathematics By Joanne Growney, Sally Lipsey
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg
When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris
"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown
Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon
Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper describes my efforts to incorporate problem-solving portfolios into my liberal arts mathematics course. I begin with a description of the components of the portfolios and the factors I consider in evaluating them. I then address some of the more significant obstacles I have encountered as well as what I consider to be among the major benefits. A selection from one student’s portfolio is appended.
Marcy's Dots: A Problem On National Test Revisited, Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht
Marcy's Dots: A Problem On National Test Revisited, Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis
Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper describes a divisibility rule for any prime number as an engaging problem-solving activity for preservice secondary school mathematics teachers.