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Curriculum and Instruction

2001

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Jennifer Vaughan, Richard Jensen, Mae Worthey-Flennoy Dec 2001

Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Jennifer Vaughan, Richard Jensen, Mae Worthey-Flennoy

Inside UNLV

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Inside Unlv, Betty Blodgett, Tom Flagg, Diane Russell Nov 2001

Inside Unlv, Betty Blodgett, Tom Flagg, Diane Russell

Inside UNLV

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Unlv Magazine, Barbara Cloud, Laurie Fruth, Mae Worthey-Flennoy Oct 2001

Unlv Magazine, Barbara Cloud, Laurie Fruth, Mae Worthey-Flennoy

UNLV Magazine

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Inside Unlv, Andy Grossman, Mark Wallington, Dave Phillips Oct 2001

Inside Unlv, Andy Grossman, Mark Wallington, Dave Phillips

Inside UNLV

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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

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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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

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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

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

Mathematics And Cultural Diversity In The Curriculum, Rick Gillman

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin May 2001

Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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