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Attorps, Iiris; Björk, Kjell; Radic, Mirko – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2016
In this paper, we report a teaching experiment regarding the theory of polynomial approximations at the university mathematics teaching in Sweden. The experiment was designed by applying Variation theory and by using the free dynamic mathematics software GeoGebra. The aim of this study was to investigate if the technology-assisted teaching of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction
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Randahl, Mira – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2016
This paper reports on a study about how the mathematics textbook was perceived and used by the teacher in the context of a calculus part of a basic mathematics course for first-year engineering students. The focus was on the teacher's choices and the use of definitions, examples and exercises in a sequence of lectures introducing the derivative…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Dunn, Peter K.; McDonald, Christine; Loch, Birgit – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015
Students who are studying introductory statistics units but are enrolled in non-statistics majors often struggle with the content, and do not stay engaged. Support structures are in place at many Australian universities to help these students. Most of these are face-to-face support centres that the students can visit during opening hours. To…
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, Lecture Method, Educational Technology
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Gonzalez-Martin, Alejandro S.; Nardi, Elena; Biza, Irene – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
The study we report here examines parts of what Chevallard calls the "institutional" dimension of the students' learning experience of a relatively under-researched, yet crucial, concept in Analysis, the concept of infinite series. In particular, we examine how the concept is introduced to students in texts and in teaching practice. To…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Foreign Countries, Learning Experience, Teaching Methods
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Oikkonen, Juha – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2009
At the University of Helsinki, special effort has been put to help beginning math students to get started with their studies. This involves new ways of teaching a lecture course and new ways of giving peer support to the students. The results have been promising: the number of students passing certain important courses has been at least doubled…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum
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Tonkes, E. J.; Isaac, P. S.; Scharaschkin, V. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2009
Lectures are a familiar component in the delivery of mathematical content. Lecturers are often challenged with presenting material in a manner that aligns with the various learning styles and abilities within a large class. Students complain that the old-fashioned lecture style of copying notes from a board hinders the learning process, as they…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study