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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance And Humanistic Mathematics: A Farewell, Linley Erin Hall Aug 2001

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance And Humanistic Mathematics: A Farewell, Linley Erin Hall

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


"Stairway To Seven", Lawrence Mark Lesser Aug 2001

"Stairway To Seven", Lawrence Mark Lesser

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


On The Preparation Of High School Mathematics Teachers, Edna Maura Zuffi Aug 2001

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.


To Myself, Abba Kovner Aug 2001

To Myself, Abba Kovner

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Fivefolded Asymmetrical Hand: A Poetic Essay, S. Robert Wilson Aug 2001

Fivefolded Asymmetrical Hand: A Poetic Essay, S. Robert Wilson

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No abstract provided.


Galactic Hippodrome, Arnold L. Trindade Aug 2001

Galactic Hippodrome, Arnold L. Trindade

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The Natural Role Of Mathematics In The Sciences: How Maharishi's Vedic Science Answers The Question Of The Unreasonable Effectiveness Of Mathematics In The Sciences, Catherine A. Gorini Aug 2001

The Natural Role Of Mathematics In The Sciences: How Maharishi's Vedic Science Answers The Question Of The Unreasonable Effectiveness Of Mathematics In The Sciences, Catherine A. Gorini

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

Mathematicians and scientists have for a long time tried to understand why mathematics, a subjective creation of the human intellect, is so effective in the sciences, which study the objective, physical world. Satisfactory reasons have not been found because there has not been a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the subjective and the objective aspects of life. In this paper we will see that Maharishi’s Vedic Science, by explaining the link between the subjective realm where mathematics is located and the objective world that science examines, can resolve this problem in a natural way.


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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No abstract provided.


What Does It Mean To Understand Mathematics?, Emam Hoosain Aug 2001

What Does It Mean To Understand Mathematics?, Emam Hoosain

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No abstract provided.


The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans Aug 2001

The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans

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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


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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A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach Aug 2001

A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


What "Is" Mathematics?: In Memoriam Of Gian-Carlo Rota, Gian-Carlo Rota May 2001

What "Is" Mathematics?: In Memoriam Of Gian-Carlo Rota, Gian-Carlo Rota

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Hotel Infinity, Lawrence Mark Lesser May 2001

Hotel Infinity, Lawrence Mark Lesser

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Poetry, Arnold L. Trindade May 2001

Poetry, Arnold L. Trindade

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Naïve Thoughts On The Paradox Of Gödel, Philip J. Davis May 2001

Naïve Thoughts On The Paradox Of Gödel, Philip J. Davis

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover May 2001

A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


The Need To Diversify The Ranks Of Teachers Of Mathematics, Frederick L. Uy May 2001

The Need To Diversify The Ranks Of Teachers Of Mathematics, Frederick L. Uy

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

This paper intends to give rationales for the need to diversify the ranks of teachers of mathematics. It also suggests ideas that we can take to alleviate the situation that we currently are confronting.


Announcement: Association For Women In Mathematics Mentor Network May 2001

Announcement: Association For Women In Mathematics Mentor Network

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Problems In Which Given Information Is Ignored, Howard Wachtel May 2001

Problems In Which Given Information Is Ignored, Howard Wachtel

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

A set of problems is presented and discussed for which there is a tendency for students to ignore part of the given information in the problem and to substitute some extraneous assumptions. Typical student reactions are also discussed.


Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin May 2001

Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Zero, Sheila A. Mcneill May 2001

Zero, Sheila A. Mcneill

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell May 2001

Hamilton's Icosian Calculus And His Icosian Game, Katye O. Sowell

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Representation, Lawrence Mark Lesser May 2001

Representation, Lawrence Mark Lesser

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown May 2001

Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Journal Review: Third International Anthology On Paradoxism, Joanne Growney May 2001

Journal Review: Third International Anthology On Paradoxism, Joanne Growney

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Students And Their Learning From Reading, Chris Fenwick May 2001

Students And Their Learning From Reading, Chris Fenwick

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

My aim in this article is to summarize work I have done over the last three years, focusing on the issue of helping students learn from whatever mathematics text they read. Although these types of texts generally contain 3 modes of communication, namely technical English, the language of mathematics itself and diagrams, I will focus this article only on the technical English of such texts. The idea, then, that students can develop techniques and strategies for learning from what they read is generally known as “reading to learn.”


Funny Problems, Florentin Smarandache May 2001

Funny Problems, Florentin Smarandache

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain May 2001

A Note On The Decimal Numeral System, Shaharir Bin Mohamad Zain

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.