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Calculus, Sarah Glaz Jun 2002

Calculus, Sarah Glaz

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Aphorisms, Lee Goldstein Jun 2002

Aphorisms, Lee Goldstein

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg Jun 2002

When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown Jun 2002

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

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris Jun 2002

"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis Jun 2002

Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

This paper describes a divisibility rule for any prime number as an engaging problem-solving activity for preservice secondary school mathematics teachers.


Special Section: On The Publication Of The 26th Issue Of The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal, Sandra Z. Keith Jun 2002

Special Section: On The Publication Of The 26th Issue Of The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal, Sandra Z. Keith

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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Teaching As Though Students Mattered: A Biography Of Alvin White As Told To Sandra Keith, Alvin White, Sandra Z. Keith Jun 2002

Teaching As Though Students Mattered: A Biography Of Alvin White As Told To Sandra Keith, Alvin White, Sandra Z. Keith

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evolution And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown Jun 2002

Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evolution And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


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.


Galactic Hippodrome, Arnold L. Trindade Aug 2001

Galactic Hippodrome, Arnold L. Trindade

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


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

No abstract provided.


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

What Does It Mean To Understand Mathematics?, Emam Hoosain

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

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

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


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

Mathematics And Cultural Diversity In The Curriculum, Rick Gillman

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


To Myself, Abba Kovner Aug 2001

To Myself, Abba Kovner

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


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


"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.


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

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

Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal

No abstract provided.


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.


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.


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.


Zero, Sheila A. Mcneill May 2001

Zero, Sheila A. Mcneill

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.”


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.


Real Numbers, Math Lives, Arnold L. Trindade May 2001

Real Numbers, Math Lives, Arnold L. Trindade

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.


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.