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Improvisation in the Mathematics Classroom
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Young, Andrea – PRIMUS, 2013
This article discusses ways in which improvisational comedy games and exercises can be used in college mathematics classrooms to obtain a democratic and supportive environment for students. Using improv can help students learn to think creatively, take risks, support classmates, and solve problems. Both theoretical and practical applications are…
Descriptors: Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques