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Seating Groups And 'What A Coincidence!': Mathematics In The Making And How It Gets Presented, Peter J. Rowlett
Seating Groups And 'What A Coincidence!': Mathematics In The Making And How It Gets Presented, Peter J. Rowlett
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Mathematics is often presented as a neatly polished finished product, yet its development is messy and often full of mis-steps that could have been avoided with hindsight. An experience with a puzzle illustrates this conflict. The puzzle asks for the probability that a group of four and a group of two are seated adjacently within a hundred seats, and is solved using combinatorics techniques.
An Urgent Plea For More Graduate Programs In Statistics Education, David Eli Drew, Sam Behseta, Cherie L. Ichinose
An Urgent Plea For More Graduate Programs In Statistics Education, David Eli Drew, Sam Behseta, Cherie L. Ichinose
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Lately, much has been written about the importance of amplifying statistics-related content in the K-12 curricula. This can be viewed in parallel or as an addendum to the existing mathematics curricula in the United States. Nevertheless, a key component of this debate is the lack of robust and cutting-edge academic programs in statistics education. In this piece, we emphasize the urgent need for investing in creating strong statistics education programs, which would significantly contribute to nurturing quantitative literacy as well as preparing a more informed citizenry in the 21st century.
A Reflection On Growth Mindset And Meritocracy, Rachel L. Petrik, Julianne Vega, Andrés R. Vindas-Meléndez
A Reflection On Growth Mindset And Meritocracy, Rachel L. Petrik, Julianne Vega, Andrés R. Vindas-Meléndez
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
As mathematicians working in higher education we reflect on meritocracy and growth mindset with a focus on the relationship between the two. We also note the subtle differences between growth mindset and grit. Our reflection ends with suggestions for how to move forward in the math classroom and throughout the collegiate level.
The Math Games Seminar: A Mathematical Learning Community, Anthony Delegge, Ellen Ziliak
The Math Games Seminar: A Mathematical Learning Community, Anthony Delegge, Ellen Ziliak
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Learning communities can be an effective means of engaging university students across disciplines. Games have always been a source of both enjoyment and interesting mathematics. Based on our own interest in games, and the deep, strategic discussions we found ourselves having with students when we played games with them, we decided to design a learning community around the mathematics of games. We hoped in particular that such a community could be a great pathway to introducing mathematical thinking to students not majoring in mathematics, and that they would gain a greater appreciation for our field. In this paper, we describe …
Tactivities: Fostering Creativity Through Tactile Learning Activities, Angie Hodge-Zickerman, Eric Stade, Cindy S. York, Janice Rech
Tactivities: Fostering Creativity Through Tactile Learning Activities, Angie Hodge-Zickerman, Eric Stade, Cindy S. York, Janice Rech
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
As mathematics teachers, we hope our students will approach problems with a spirit of creativity. One way to both model and encourage this spirit – and, at the same time, to keep ourselves from getting bored – is through creative approaches to problem design. In this paper, we discuss ``TACTivities'' – mathematical activities with a tactile component – as a creative outlet for those of us who teach mathematics, and as a resource for stimulating creative thinking in our students. We use examples, such as our ``derivative fridge magnets'' TACTivity, to illustrate the main ideas. We emphasize that TACTivities can …
What We Say, What Our Students Hear: A Case For Active Listening, Dorothy Buerk
What We Say, What Our Students Hear: A Case For Active Listening, Dorothy Buerk
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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The Need For Interviews In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain
The Need For Interviews In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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A Response To Dancis, Margaret Schaffer
A Response To Dancis, Margaret Schaffer
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Another Response To Dancis, Ted Eisenberg
Another Response To Dancis, Ted Eisenberg
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Evaluation In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain, B. Naraine
Evaluation In The Mathematics Classroom, Emam Hoosain, B. Naraine
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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What Else Do We Forget To Tell Our Teachers?: A Response To Dancis, Stephen Sproule
What Else Do We Forget To Tell Our Teachers?: A Response To Dancis, Stephen Sproule
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Lang
Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Lang
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This article addresses the current political, socioeconomic, and educational state of mathematics education in California. The “back-to-basics” movement in mathematics mirrors the “back-to-phonics” movement in language arts. At a time when ethnic minorities have become the majority, the dominant culture has chosen to revert back to practices that are inequitable and empower the elite. Critical educators must carry on the dialogue necessary to empower the disenfranchised mathematically and undermine the social injustice and economic inequality that will result if this movement is embraced.
Research Papers In A Math Methods Course: A Window Into The Life Of Ramanujan, John Grant Mcloughlin
Research Papers In A Math Methods Course: A Window Into The Life Of Ramanujan, John Grant Mcloughlin
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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The Classroom Encounter, Reuben Hersh
The Classroom Encounter, Reuben Hersh
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Natural Math, Maria Droujkova
Natural Math, Maria Droujkova
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Problems That Matter: Teaching Mathematics As Critical Engagement, Jeffrey Bohl
Problems That Matter: Teaching Mathematics As Critical Engagement, Jeffrey Bohl
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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On Solving Equations, Negative Numbers, And Other Absurdities: Part I, Ralph A. Raimi
On Solving Equations, Negative Numbers, And Other Absurdities: Part I, Ralph A. Raimi
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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John Dewey, The Math And Science Standards, And The Workplace, Bernard A. Fleishman
John Dewey, The Math And Science Standards, And The Workplace, Bernard A. Fleishman
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Math Lingo Vs. Plain English: Multiple Entendre, Stephen I. Brown
Math Lingo Vs. Plain English: Multiple Entendre, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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The Triex: Explore, Extract, Explain, Sherman K. Stein
The Triex: Explore, Extract, Explain, Sherman K. Stein
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Mixing Calculus, History, And Writing For Liberal Arts Students, W. M. Priestley
Mixing Calculus, History, And Writing For Liberal Arts Students, W. M. Priestley
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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A University Mathematician's View Of What's Wrong With University Mathematics Education, Reuben Hersh
A University Mathematician's View Of What's Wrong With University Mathematics Education, Reuben Hersh
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Attitudes Of Students To Independent Learning, S. Kenneth Houston
Attitudes Of Students To Independent Learning, S. Kenneth Houston
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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What Is Mathematics?: An Answer To Our Liberal Arts Dilemma, Bruce Williamson
What Is Mathematics?: An Answer To Our Liberal Arts Dilemma, Bruce Williamson
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Female Voices In Mathematics: A New Course, Shobha Gulati
Female Voices In Mathematics: A New Course, Shobha Gulati
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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The Language Of Mathematics: A Quantitative Course For A General Audience, Stephanie F. Singer
The Language Of Mathematics: A Quantitative Course For A General Audience, Stephanie F. Singer
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Students' Understanding Of Functions In Calculus Courses, G. S. Monk
Students' Understanding Of Functions In Calculus Courses, G. S. Monk
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Philosophy Of Mathematics, Mathematics Education, And Philosophy Of Mathematics Education, Yuxin Zheng
Philosophy Of Mathematics, Mathematics Education, And Philosophy Of Mathematics Education, Yuxin Zheng
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Mathematics For Math Majors: Loss Of Self-Esteem, Chun-Ip Fung, Man-Keung Siu
Mathematics For Math Majors: Loss Of Self-Esteem, Chun-Ip Fung, Man-Keung Siu
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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Calculus Workshop Groups As A Humanistic Experience, Martin Vern Bonsangue
Calculus Workshop Groups As A Humanistic Experience, Martin Vern Bonsangue
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
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