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Hower, Jeremiah; Merkin, Roneet; Wells, Leanne – PRIMUS, 2023
This article reports on a reconceptualization of the Precalculus course experience at Florida International University. We discuss the details of the redesign process--unified within a faculty learning community (FLC) model--along with a broader change in the course sequence leading up to Calculus. We provide data, including the comparison between…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Calculus, Communities of Practice
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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
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Pinzon, D.; Pinzon, K.; Stackpole, M. – PRIMUS, 2016
In this paper, we discuss active learning in College Algebra at Georgia Gwinnett College. This approach has been used in more than 20 sections of College Algebra taught by the authors in the past four semesters. Students work in small, structured groups on guided inquiry activities after watching 15-20 minutes of videos before class. We discuss a…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Algebra, Active Learning
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Barnett, Janet – PRIMUS, 2014
Much has been written about the benefits to be derived by incorporating the history of mathematics into its teaching. Of the various ways to do this, the use of original sources is among the most thrilling for the insights and the challenges it offers for students and instructors alike. In this paper, we describe examples of one particular…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, History, Teaching Methods
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Hill, Stephen E.; Schvaneveldt, Shane J. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2011
This article presents an educational exercise in which statistical process control charts are constructed and used to identify the Steroids Era in American professional baseball. During this period (roughly 1993 until the present), numerous baseball players were alleged or proven to have used banned, performance-enhancing drugs. Also observed…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Charts, Drug Use, Athletes
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Chang, G. Andy; Kerns, G. Jay; Lee, D. J.; Stanek, Gary L. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2009
Calibration is a technique that is commonly used in science and engineering research that requires calibrating measurement tools for obtaining more accurate measurements. It is an important technique in various industries. In many situations, calibration is an application of linear regression, and is a good topic to be included when explaining and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Regression (Statistics), Statistics, Measurement
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Garfield, Joan; Everson, Michelle – Journal of Statistics Education, 2009
This paper describes a unique graduate-level course that prepares teachers of introductory statistics at the college and high school levels. The course was developed as part of a graduate degree program in statistics education. Although originally taught in a face-to-face setting, the class has been converted to an online course to be accessible…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Electronic Learning, Statistics
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Knypstra, Sytse – Journal of Statistics Education, 2009
In a statistics course for bachelor students in econometrics a new format was adopted in which students were encouraged to study more actively and in which cooperative learning and peer teaching was implemented. Students had to work in groups of two or three students where each group had to perform certain tasks. One of these tasks was: explaining…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Peer Teaching, Economics, Active Learning
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Seto, Bethany; Meel, David E. – PRIMUS, 2006
This paper examines various issues surrounding the use of writing in the teaching and learning of mathematics using the voice and experiences of a licensed High School teacher instructing introductory college mathematics as a graduate teaching assistant. In general, we detail the journey taken by this teacher to explore the push for writing by…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, College Mathematics, Biographies, Teaching Assistants
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Meyer, Rochelle Wilson – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Four techniques used to incorporate writing and active learning into mathematics classrooms are described. They include summary sheets, short focused writing, medium length writing, and student presentations. Examples of how each technique can be used are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Learning Activities
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Cowen, Carl C. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1991
Discussed is the importance of students being able to read and understand mathematics. The need for students to practice reading mathematics is emphasized. Discussions and homework are presented as examples of this needed practice. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Mathematics, Concept Formation, Higher Education