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Robinson, Samantha – PRIMUS, 2020
This quasi-experimental, pre-post study with non-equivalent comparison groups explores the potential for resequencing of course content to affect positive change in an undergraduate, introductory statistics course at a mid-sized, flagship university that is located in a southern state. Quantitative analyses suggest that the implementation of…
Descriptors: Sequential Approach, Instructional Effectiveness, Introductory Courses, Statistics
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Axvig, Nathan; David, John; Falcetti, Alex – PRIMUS, 2015
The Applied and Industrial Mathematics program partners applied mathematics students with businesses, governments, laboratories, and agencies to solve real problems. We will discuss the logistics of the program and give advice on starting and running similar programs. We also give a detailed example of a specific project, namely our work with the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Problem Solving
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Peterson, Elisha – PRIMUS, 2009
This article describes how the author used a wiki-based website in a real analysis course, and assesses its effectiveness. The wiki was used to post course materials, maintain a forum, enable students to write collaborative projects, and enable students to develop a glossary of important terms. The wiki proved to be very successful; it facilitated…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Web Sites, Instructional Effectiveness