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A Mathematician Weighs In On The Evolution Debate, Kris H. Green
A Mathematician Weighs In On The Evolution Debate, Kris H. Green
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
There are a variety of reasons underlying the lack of public acceptance for the theory of evolution in the United States. An overlooked cause is related to problems with the mathematics curriculum in the K-12 setting. In this essay, we examine this relationship and propose changes to the mathematics curriculum that could improve mathematical thinking while also providing a basis for understanding theories, like evolution, that are poorly understood.
On Doing Mathematics, Sue Vanhattum
On Doing Mathematics, Sue Vanhattum
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Who is a mathematician? What does it mean to do mathematics? I discuss my process in solving a math problem, and what it meant to me.
Comparing The Cognitive Demand Of Traditional And Reform Algebra 1 Textbooks, Allison M. Park
Comparing The Cognitive Demand Of Traditional And Reform Algebra 1 Textbooks, Allison M. Park
HMC Senior Theses
Research has shown that students achieved higher standardized test scores in mathematics and gained more positive attitudes towards mathematics after learning from reform curricula. Because these studies involve actual students and teachers, there are classroom variables that are involved in these findings (Silver and Stein, 1996; Stein et al., 1996). To understand how much these curricula by themselves contribute to higher test scores, I have studied the cognitive demand of tasks in two traditional and two reform curricula. This work required the creation of a scale to categorize tasks based on their level of cognitive demand. This scale relates to …