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Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown Jan 2004

Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown

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Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon Jan 2004

Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon

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When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg Jun 2002

When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg

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"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris Jun 2002

"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris

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Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon Jun 2002

Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon

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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 Jun 2002

Marcy's Dots: A Problem On National Test Revisited, Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht

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Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis Jun 2002

Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis

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This paper describes a divisibility rule for any prime number as an engaging problem-solving activity for preservice secondary school mathematics teachers.


Using Guided Inquiry In Teaching Mathematical Subjects, Stephanos Gialamas, Abour Cherif, Sarah Keller, Ann Hansen Aug 2001

Using Guided Inquiry In Teaching Mathematical Subjects, Stephanos Gialamas, Abour Cherif, Sarah Keller, Ann Hansen

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A Hypnotist Teaches Math: The Effect Of Person Centered Math Support Classes On At-Risk Community College Students, Ron Bell Aug 2001

A Hypnotist Teaches Math: The Effect Of Person Centered Math Support Classes On At-Risk Community College Students, Ron Bell

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The same elements which make Ericksonian hypnosis a highly effective therapeutic tool are found to be at work in an algebra support class called Math Success Orientation. Interpersonal dynamics of Carl Rogers’ person centered approach to counseling are also part of the philosophy of the class which has a four semester track record of improving both grades and attitude in at risk, math avoidant community college students. The article relates the history of the course with illustrations of how the elements of Person Centered Mathematics operate in the classroom. An appendix demonstrates the effect of the class on student grades


Mathematics And Cultural Diversity In The Curriculum, Rick Gillman Aug 2001

Mathematics And Cultural Diversity In The Curriculum, Rick Gillman

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Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin May 2001

Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin

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Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course In The Computer And Mathematical Sciences, Ken Oberhoff, Ron Barnes Sep 2000

Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course In The Computer And Mathematical Sciences, Ken Oberhoff, Ron Barnes

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This paper describes the evolution of a course developed to tie together many strands of activity encountered by students in the computer and mathematical sciences (CMS). The senior level course is required of all majors in our computer science, applied mathematics and statistics undergraduate degree programs. One of the primary purposes of the course is to refine writing and presentation skills needed for those who will later pursue individual research projects. Writing projects are organized around the theme of “Ethical Decision Making in the Computer and Mathematical Sciences”. Numerous case studies are investigated. Additional topics in the course include designing …


Using Environmental News To Help Teach Mathematics, Barry Schiller Apr 2000

Using Environmental News To Help Teach Mathematics, Barry Schiller

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Operationalizing Interactive Learning Paradigms Through Cooperative Learning Activities 100% Of The Time In Math Classes, Ted Panitz Apr 2000

Operationalizing Interactive Learning Paradigms Through Cooperative Learning Activities 100% Of The Time In Math Classes, Ted Panitz

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Teaching A Humanities Course: A Mathematician’S View, Bill Marion Dec 1999

Teaching A Humanities Course: A Mathematician’S View, Bill Marion

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Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis Dec 1999

Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis

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Between Childhood And Mathematics: Word Problems In Mathematical Education, André Toom Jul 1999

Between Childhood And Mathematics: Word Problems In Mathematical Education, André Toom

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Using Writing To Connect With Our Mathematics Students, Ann Sitomer Jul 1999

Using Writing To Connect With Our Mathematics Students, Ann Sitomer

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Mathematical Fiction, Pat Mower Mar 1999

Mathematical Fiction, Pat Mower

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A Day In The Life Of Diophantus (C. 251 A.D.), Rebecca Pekrul Mar 1999

A Day In The Life Of Diophantus (C. 251 A.D.), Rebecca Pekrul

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News Extra: Ancient Document Discovered"Could Be The Greatest Of All Time If Validated" Says Professor, Shawn Dolezilek Mar 1999

News Extra: Ancient Document Discovered"Could Be The Greatest Of All Time If Validated" Says Professor, Shawn Dolezilek

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Limericks On The "Century Of Genius", Thomas J. Lipp Mar 1999

Limericks On The "Century Of Genius", Thomas J. Lipp

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Curriculum Development Via Literary And Musical Forms, Joel K. Haack Jul 1997

Curriculum Development Via Literary And Musical Forms, Joel K. Haack

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The First Cams Project: A Humanistic Endeavor, Barbara A. Wainwright, Homer W. Austin Jul 1997

The First Cams Project: A Humanistic Endeavor, Barbara A. Wainwright, Homer W. Austin

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The Triex: Explore, Extract, Explain, Sherman K. Stein Nov 1996

The Triex: Explore, Extract, Explain, Sherman K. Stein

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Multicultural Mathematical Ideas: A New Course, Bernadette Anne Berken May 1996

Multicultural Mathematical Ideas: A New Course, Bernadette Anne Berken

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"Modern Mathematics" At Sonoma State University, C. E. Falbo Oct 1995

"Modern Mathematics" At Sonoma State University, C. E. Falbo

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A New Start For College Mathematics; Or Mathematics' Greatest Hits, Harald M. Ness Feb 1995

A New Start For College Mathematics; Or Mathematics' Greatest Hits, Harald M. Ness

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Missing Dimensions Of Mathematics Instruction, Walter Meyer Feb 1995

Missing Dimensions Of Mathematics Instruction, Walter Meyer

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Writing Assignments In An Abstract Algebra Course, Krystina K. Leganza Feb 1995

Writing Assignments In An Abstract Algebra Course, Krystina K. Leganza

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