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Xavier University's Discovering Life Science Program Evaluation Final Report, Steven R. Rogg
Xavier University's Discovering Life Science Program Evaluation Final Report, Steven R. Rogg
Steven R Rogg
This document is the final report of the external evaluation of the project entitled: Implementing Inquiry and Technology in a Biology Lab for Pre–service Teachers and Non-majors embodied in Xavier University’s laboratory course Biol-125: Discovering Life Science and funded under the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) of the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (HER.) award no. DUE#99-50373. The period of NSF funding for this two-year project of the NSF/HER/DUE Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program was June 1, 1999 through May 31, 2001. There are several accomplishments that the University and the principal investigators can …
On The Preparation Of High School Mathematics Teachers, Edna Maura Zuffi
On The Preparation Of High School Mathematics Teachers, Edna Maura Zuffi
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
In this paper I discuss some results got in 1997/98 with Brazilian mathematics school teachers. The research was done to investigate their mathematical language as related to the concept of function. A dichotomy was detected between “formal” and “practical” language they used to express their own conceptions of function, as well as to teach their students this subject. Also, I found teachers’ conceptual images “shrinking” as soon as they were far from their colleges or universities programs.
The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans
The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach
A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Succeed-Sponsored Freshman Year Engineering Curriculum Improvements At Nc State: A Longitudinal Study Of Retention, Matthew W. Ohland, Sarah A. Rajala, Timothy J. Anderson
Succeed-Sponsored Freshman Year Engineering Curriculum Improvements At Nc State: A Longitudinal Study Of Retention, Matthew W. Ohland, Sarah A. Rajala, Timothy J. Anderson
Sarah A. Rajala
NC State’s involvement in the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Coalition has led to a number of changes to the freshman year of the engineering curriculum as reported previously (e.g., ASEE 1999, Porter, et al.). An explicit objective of these changes was to retain in engineering those students who were qualified and interested in engineering, but were leaving engineering for other reasons. While a number of isolated innovations have been studied and have demonstrated positive benefit, this study looks at each freshman cohort from 1987 through 1998 to evaluate changes in retention in engineering during that period. Eleven cohorts were studied; five (1987- …
Mathematics Memory Verses: Weekly Devotionals For Math Class, Mark Colgan
Mathematics Memory Verses: Weekly Devotionals For Math Class, Mark Colgan
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Each Monday during the semester I start class with a short devotional on a verse that relates in some way to mathematics. After three weeks I choose one of the three at random for students to write out on their quiz for a possible bonus point. This encourages students to practice memorizing Scripture and it gives us the opportunity to discuss biblical principles that relate to some of the topics we are studying in the course.
I would like to share some of the Bible verses and weekly devotionals I have used in my mathematics classes. These can be organized …
Parables For Mathematicians: With Good News For Curved Beings, Ashley Reiter Ahlin
Parables For Mathematicians: With Good News For Curved Beings, Ashley Reiter Ahlin
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Because we often lack the language for talking about such deep matters, the things of God can be hard to understand or talk about. The things that we do see and know were made by the same God of whom we speak. Thus, they are reflections of His nature, purposes, and ways and can help us to think and take about Him. This presentation expresses a parable using the language of math.
Three Problems From Number Theory, Robert Brabenec
Three Problems From Number Theory, Robert Brabenec
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper discusses the experiences of Wheaton College mathematics and computer science department colloquium as they explored open-ended problems.
Theism & Mathematical Realism, John Byl
Theism & Mathematical Realism, John Byl
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper examines connections between theism and mathematical realism. Mathematical realism, which offers the best account of mathematics, strongly supports theism. Theism, in turn, supports mathematical realism. Theism readily explains the intricate relations between mathematics, matter, and mind. The attributes of the biblical God provide justification for classical mathematics.
What Mathematical Paradoxes Teach Us About Paradoxes In Christianity, Paul Bialek
What Mathematical Paradoxes Teach Us About Paradoxes In Christianity, Paul Bialek
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In Christian academic circles, we talk about the integration of our faith and learning. That is, we seek to discover and develop connections between our Christian faith and our particular discipline. This is notoriously difficult when the discipline is mathematics. I have found that asking myself these three questions has helped me to integrate my Christian faith with mathematics, although they could be applied to any discipline: (1) How does the fact that I am a Christian affect the way I view mathematics? (2) How does the fact that I am a mathematician affect the way I view Christianity? (3) …
Why Natural Selection Can't Design Anything, William A. Dembski
Why Natural Selection Can't Design Anything, William A. Dembski
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In The Fifth Miracle Paul Davies suggests that any laws capable of explaining the origin of life must be radically different from scientific laws known to date? The problem, as he sees it, with currently known scientific laws, like the laws of chemistry and physics, is that they cannot explain the key feature of life that needs to be explained. That feature is specified complexity. Life is both complex and specified. The basic institution here is straightforward. Davies rightly notes, laws (that is, necessities of nature) can explain specification but not complexity. Once life (or more generally some self-replicator) …
The Soviet Concept Of The Correlation Of Forces, James Bradley
The Soviet Concept Of The Correlation Of Forces, James Bradley
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This paper takes a look at the Soviet Union’s accumulation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War and what mathematical strategy they employed to make their choices.
Mathematics As Worship, David J. Stucki
Mathematics As Worship, David J. Stucki
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In keeping with the mission of this organization to explore the relationship of faith to our discipline, I would like to take this opportunity to investigate the relationship, if any, between mathematics and worship. There have been throughout history, at least since Pythagoras, connections made between the mathematical and the theological. Many of these such efforts have followed the Pythagorean cult in deifying number, thus making mathematics the object of worship. Othes have effectively situated theology in subservience to mathematical reason. However, these are not the only alternatives.
Once we admit the possibility of a connection between mathematics and theology, …
On Periodic Points On Maps Of Trees And The Expansive Property, Fred Worth
On Periodic Points On Maps Of Trees And The Expansive Property, Fred Worth
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
In this paper, we consider the expansive property (A homeomorphism, f, of a metric space, X, onto itself is called expansive if there is a positive number, ε, such that if x and y are distinct points of X, then there exists an integer, n = n(x,y), such that d(f n(x), f n(y)) > ε. It should be noted that n may be negative.) and how it relates to shift homeomorphisms of a tree with a single, surjective bonding map. We also consider some results regarding the periodicity of points in self-maps of trees.
Thml: Theological Markup Language For The Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Harry Plantinga
Thml: Theological Markup Language For The Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Harry Plantinga
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
This document describes the Theological Markup Language (ThML), an XML markup language for theological texts. ThML was developed for use in the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL), but it is hoped that the language will serve as a royalty-free format for theological texts in other applications. Key design goals are that the language should be (1) rich enough to represent information needed for digital libraries and for theological study involving multiple, related texts, including cross-reference, synchronization, indexing, and scripture references, (2) based on XML and usable with World Wide Web tools, (3) automatically convertible to other common formats, and (4) …
Gravitational Acceleration In Hades, Andrew Simoson
Gravitational Acceleration In Hades, Andrew Simoson
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Does acceleration due to gravity increase or decrease upon descending from Earth’s surface? The answer—as we show—depends on one’s model for Earth’s density. For our Earth, gravity increases before it collapses to zero at Earth center.
Introduction (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Introduction (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Schedule (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Schedule (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Table Of Contents (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
Table Of Contents (2001), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences
ACMS Conference Proceedings 2001
Thirteenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective
Geometry In Action: A Curriculum Unit Utilizing Dynamic Geometry Software To Enhance Students’ Comprehension, Cynthia A. Mignini
Geometry In Action: A Curriculum Unit Utilizing Dynamic Geometry Software To Enhance Students’ Comprehension, Cynthia A. Mignini
Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection
The paper identifies two critical obstacles to student success in a traditional geometry classroom and examines the role dynamic geometry software can play in overcoming these obstacles.
A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover
A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Stemtec Evaluation Report For Year 4 (Fall 2000/Spring 2001), Joseph B. Berger, Stephen G. Sireci
Stemtec Evaluation Report For Year 4 (Fall 2000/Spring 2001), Joseph B. Berger, Stephen G. Sireci
STEMTEC
No abstract provided.
Helping Students Master Concepts In Mechanics By Graphing With Spreadsheets, G. F. Restrepo
Helping Students Master Concepts In Mechanics By Graphing With Spreadsheets, G. F. Restrepo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
An example of a curricular activity to help students master concepts in mechanics is presented. Students measure positions and times of movements using calculators, and construct graphs using spreadsheets. Students learn to connect concepts in mechanics and reinforce them following a spiral approach of increasing complexity. Comments from students about the activity are also presented.
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Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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Concept Building Through Active Learning Experiences With The Calculator Based Laboratory (Cbl), N. Motta
Concept Building Through Active Learning Experiences With The Calculator Based Laboratory (Cbl), N. Motta
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
No abstract provided.
The Puerto Rico Collaborative For Excellence In Teacher Preparation (Pr-Cetp): Development Of A Knowledge Building Community Of Practice, J. Arce, S. Macksoud
The Puerto Rico Collaborative For Excellence In Teacher Preparation (Pr-Cetp): Development Of A Knowledge Building Community Of Practice, J. Arce, S. Macksoud
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
No abstract provided.
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Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
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Using Manipulatives In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, D. Moore
Using Manipulatives In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, D. Moore
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
Students in undergraduate mathematics classes not only benefit from the use of manipulatives in the classroom, but also enjoy them. This paper specifically outlines one successful activity that used manipulatives in a large section of a precalculus course and then explores possibilities in other courses. It also addresses the use of mathematics manipulatives as a platform to introduce both active and cooperative learning in a large lecture setting.
The Transition To College Process In Pr-Cetp Scholars, E. Rivera, M. Rosa, A. Santiago, N. Torres, M. Bravo
The Transition To College Process In Pr-Cetp Scholars, E. Rivera, M. Rosa, A. Santiago, N. Torres, M. Bravo
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
This article describes a study about the experiences of a group of students during the transition from high school to college. The students are future teachers who evidenced a high level of academic achievement in high school and received merit scholarships from the Puerto Rico Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (PR-CETP). Two groups of students were compared: those who sustained a high GPA during their freshman year, and those who did not and, therefore, no longer qualified for the scholarship. The study was carried out through focused interviews with eight students, from three universities, four of whom maintained the …
An Innovative University Course For Cooperating Teachers, M. Aguirre Ortiz, L. Gaspar
An Innovative University Course For Cooperating Teachers, M. Aguirre Ortiz, L. Gaspar
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
The transformation of a course for certifying cooperating teachers in Puerto Rico is described. The course was transformed to strengthen the teaching of science and mathematics and to make the course more congruent with the educational principles of constructivism promoted by the CETP projects at the national level, including Puerto Rico. The 45-hour requirement was distributed over nine days. The Open Space strategy was modified to include multiple active teaching-learning and assessment techniques, which promoted a learning environment based on trust, dedication, and the commitment of all participants to learn and help each other learn. Even more relevant was the …