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El Turkey, Houssein; Turki, Salam; Kottegoda, Yasanthi – PRIMUS, 2021
Many active learning practices highly depend on students' advance preparation for the class. However, reading Calculus can be a challenging task to students. We address this concern by assigning targeted pre-class readings in multiple Calculus courses. We report on our implementations, provide students' feedback, and discuss the lessons learned…
Descriptors: Reading Assignments, Calculus, Flipped Classroom, Mathematics Instruction
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Soltys, Steve; McClintock, Scott – PRIMUS, 2014
This paper proposes and discusses how to use an assignment based on "Freakonomics" as a way to foster critical thinking and statistical literacy skills within the classroom.
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, Critical Thinking, Numeracy