Mathematics Commons^™

How Mathematics Teachers Use "Writing To Learn", Susan Hunter

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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On Teaching In The Mathematical Sciences, James M. Cargal

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Real Needs Of School Children, Hassler Whitney

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Teaching Global Issues Through Mathematics, Richard H. Schwartz

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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The Humanistic Aspects Of Mathematics And Their Importance, Philip J. Davis

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Heuristic Thinking And Mathematics, J. F. Lucas

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Preparing Teachers To Teach Mathematics Within A Humanistic Perspective, Beatriz S. D'Ambrosio

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Composing Math Education In The Information Age: A Song Of Change, Camille Baker

Graduate Student Independent Studies

This research describes what happened when a teacher implemented change directed toward a relevant math curriculum and effective pedagogy which address present day needs. The assessment of these needs includes an investigation of today's reform literature and the nature of mathematics, along with the history of education and cognitive theory of the 1900's.

Pumps, Filters, And Lenses; Humanistic Issues In Calculus Reform, Dan Kalman

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Hassler Whitney 1907-1989: Some Recollections, 1979·1989, Anneli Lax

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Lessons From Cognitive Theory For Teaching Mathematical Modeling To Freshmen, Richard H. Elderkin

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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The Visits Of Hassler Whitney To Brazil: Hassler Whitney, In Memoriam, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Tapping Creativity And Ingenuity Of Liberal Arts Majors In A Math Course, Helen Christensen

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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An Empowering, Participatory Research Model For Humanistic Mathematics Pedagogy, Arthur B. Powell, Dawud A. Jeffries, Aleshia E. Selby

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Education Is For The Students' Future, Hassler Whitney

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Pdp/Academic Excellence Workshops In Mathematics, M. Catharine Hudspeth

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Mathematics Appreciation: A Humanities Course, Thomas L. Bartlow

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Introducing Undergraduates To Mathematics Information Resources, Sallie H. Barringer

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Simulated Annealing On Np-Complete Problems, Russell W. Howell

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

The Random House Dictionary defines anneal as " ... to free (glass, metals, etc.) from internal stress by heating and gradually cooling." In the physical world, impurities are annealed out of a substance by heating it to a high temperature. As it is cooled, its molecular structure gradually settles into a stable "low-energy" configuration. It is important to cool the substance slowly, especially at lower temperatures, so that impurities do not get "frozen" into place. With careful cooling, a low-energy state can eventually be reached. This state may not be the one with the lowest potential energy, where the spins …

The Mathematical Intelligencer, Dmitrii Egorov: Mathematics And Theology In Russia, Charles E. Ford

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

This paper tells the story of Russian mathematician Dmitri Egorov, recounting his faith and contributions to the field of mathematics.

A Course On Mathematics And The Christian Faith, W. David Laverell, Carl J. Sinke

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

The January interim term at Calvin College provides an opportunity for developing and teaching courses outside a normal major program. As a result faculty members are frequently given the interim off to provide time for research and development of new courses. In 1987 we were given such a leave in order to pursue the questions of the relationship between mathematics and the Christian Faith. One result was our presentation at the 1987 Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences conference. Immediately thereafter we began to develop a specific interim course based on our studies. We offered the course during the …

The Bisexual Galton-Watson Branching Process, David M. Hull

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

I would like to present the bisexual Galton-Watson branching process. The word "bisexual" indicates that we will be considering a population of two sexes--which will be designated as the usual male and female. Here is a brief overview of what I would like to cover.

1. The bisexual process motivated: why is it needed?
2. The standard Galton-Watson branching process.
3. The state of affairs regarding two-sex models.
4. The nuts and bolts of the bisexual Galton-Watson branching process (parameters defined and how it works).
5. A review of published bisexual results to date.
6. What is to come?

Newton And Saccheri: Case Studies In The Interplay Of Mathematics And Religion, Tommy Leavelle

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

In the course of this paper I will try to present to you the basic facts and some of the subsequent assessments of the life and work of two mathematicians for whom the interplay of mathematics and religion was influential: Issac Newton and Girolamo Saccheri.

Augustine's Mathematical Realism, Paul J. Zwier

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

After a review of Philip Kitcher's argument against Mathematical Realism, this paper presents the case for Mathematical Realism by looking at the life and writings of Saint Augustine.

Beauty In Mathematics: Some Theological Implications, David L. Neuhouser

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

It may come as a surprise to some that science or mathematics could be considered beautiful, but many prominent sciences and mathematicians from around the world have made such claims. Furthermore, the beauty of mathematics and order of the universe inspired some of the greatest developments in science and mathematics. This paper examines the beauty of mathematics and what scientists and other individuals have said about the subject.

Using Writing In The Mathematics Classroom, Dr. Barbara J. Rose

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

No abstract provided.

Mathematics Between The Lines Of Ecclesiates, Donald A. Joesphson

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

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Writing Across The Curriculum Using Statistics, Carlos A. Pereira

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

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Written Assignments In College Freshman And Sophomore Mathematics Courses, Jean Alliman

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

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Mathematical Modeling In The Classroom, Jefferson Hartzler

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1989

No abstract provided.