NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Audience
Teachers3
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 47 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Becker, Paul; Medwid, Mark – PRIMUS, 2021
Almost all finite groups encountered by undergraduates can be represented as multiplicative groups of concise block-diagonal binary matrices. Such representations provide simple examples for beginning a group theory course. More importantly, these representations provide concrete models for "abstract" concepts. We describe Maple lab…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Assignments
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gerstle, Kevin – PRIMUS, 2019
At the college level, it can be difficult to engage students outside the classroom through the use of effective homework assignments. Although it is straightforward to create assignments that test the ability to carry out computations as discussed in class, it is more challenging to create assignments that encourage students to think more…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Assignments, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Venkatesh, Anil; Piercey, Victor – PRIMUS, 2021
Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals is a two-semester general education sequence that teaches basic and intermediate algebra through the lens of quantitative reasoning. In this course sequence, we emphasize communication and inference-making while teaching practical algebra skills for students in programs such as business, nursing, and social…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Inquiry, Grading
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Heubach, Silvia; Krinsky, Sharona – PRIMUS, 2020
We report on a large-scale implementation of mastery-based grading in a General Education Introductory Statistics course at California State University Los Angeles. In Fall 2018, the course had 80 sections of approximately 30 students each and was taught by 37 instructors who ranged from long-time, experienced instructors to brand new teaching…
Descriptors: Grading, Scoring Rubrics, Mastery Learning, Curriculum Implementation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Fiksel, Jacob; Jager, Leah R.; Hardin, Johannna S.; Taub, Margaret A. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2019
Git and GitHub are common tools for keeping track of multiple versions of data analytic content, which allow for more than one person to simultaneously work on a project. GitHub Classroom aims to provide a way for students to work on and submit their assignments via Git and GitHub, giving teachers an opportunity to facilitate the integration of…
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Dunmyre, Justin R. – PRIMUS, 2019
In this paper, I present a homework system that supports a flipped classroom environment using only a textbook for students' first contact with the material. Motivated by David Pengelley's homework system, each unit of material has four key components: Core Assignments, Conceptual Assignments, In-class Worksheets, and Follow-up Assignments. The…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Homework, Video Technology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
McCune, Lori – PRIMUS, 2019
In the age of the internet, it is increasingly difficult to write homework assignments in a way that encourages students to struggle with a problem on their own without seeking answers from other sources. This is especially true in lower-level courses, where students often start with the attitude of "I can't do this." In this article, I…
Descriptors: Student Journals, Electronic Journals, Student Evaluation, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gruber, Sean; Rosca, Raluca I.; Chazan, Daniel; Fleming, Elizabeth; Balady, Steve; VanNetta, Catherine; Okoudjou, Kasso A. – PRIMUS, 2021
Addressed toward course coordinators and departmental leaders interested in redesigning an undergraduate mathematics course, we highlight the steps our team at the University of Maryland, College Park has taken in bringing active learning to our Precalculus course. We provide examples of ways in which we have coordinated active learning across…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Calculus
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Weir, Rachel J. – PRIMUS, 2020
Like many math educators, I have spent much of my career bound to traditional methods of instruction and assessment. In recent years, motivated by a growing understanding that such approaches may not result in equitable or inclusive classroom environments, my teaching philosophy has shifted radically. In this article, I describe how I transformed…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Student Centered Learning
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Greene, M.; von Renesse, C. – PRIMUS, 2017
This paper aims to illustrate a design cycle of inquiry-based mathematics activities. We highlight a series of questions that we use when creating inquiry-based materials, testing and evaluating those materials, and revising the materials following this evaluation. These questions highlight the many decisions necessary to find just the right tasks…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Activities, Inquiry
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Selby, Christina – PRIMUS, 2016
Linear algebra students are typically introduced to the problem of how to convert from one coordinate system to another in a very abstract way. Often, two bases for a given vector space are provided, and students are taught how to determine a transition matrix to be used for changing coordinates. If students are successful in memorizing this…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Algebra
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mokry, Jeanette – PRIMUS, 2016
This article discusses preparation assignments used in a Calculus II course that cover material from prerequisite courses. Prior to learning new material, students work on problems outside of class involving concepts from algebra, trigonometry, and Calculus I. These problems are directly built upon in order to answer Calculus II questions,…
Descriptors: Calculus, Assignments, Prerequisites, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Khadjavi, Lily – College Mathematics Journal, 2013
This project allows students to better understand the scope and pace of climate change by conducting their own analyses. Using data readily available from NASA and NOAA, students can apply their knowledge of regression models (or of the modeling of rates of change). The results lend themselves to a writing assignment in which students demonstrate…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Climate, Regression (Statistics), Mathematical Models
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kasman, Reva – PRIMUS, 2014
Liberal arts mathematics courses can provide non-majors the opportunity to connect mathematical topics with areas of personal interest. This article describes two end-of-unit writing assignments (on voting and graph theory) that have been structured so that each student is able to synthesize course material in a unique way, while ensuring a…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Content Area Writing, Liberal Arts, Nonmajors
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Libertini, Jessica; Krul, Caitlin; Turner, Erica – PRIMUS, 2016
It is common for freshmen students to enter Calculus I with a wide range of levels of preparation and mastery of background material. In addition, many of the students struggle with the adjustment from high school to college. In an effort to help the students to solidify their understanding of concepts as they progress through the course, as well…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Calculus, College Freshmen
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3  |  4