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Heon, Nikole; Mills, Melissa – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2023
Infinite series are known to be challenging for Calculus II students, perhaps because they lack intellectual need for the content. In their analysis of Calculus textbooks found few instances of potential intellectual needs for infinite series. This study combines a textbook analysis with interviews of four professors and observations of their…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Textbooks, Textbook Content
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Titman, Andrew C.; Lancaster, Gillian A. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2011
Technology is increasingly used to aid the teaching of statistics. Personal Response Systems (PRS) involve equipping students with a handset allowing them to send responses to questions put to them by a lecturer. PRS allows lectures to be more interactive and can help reinforce material. It can also allow the lecturer to monitor students'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Course Content, Data Collection, Statistics
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Larsen, Michael D. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2006
Lecture is a common presentation style that gives instructors a lot of control over topics and time allocation, but can limit active student participation and learning. This article presents some ideas to increase the level of student involvement in lecture. The examples and suggestions are based on the author's experience as a senior lecturer for…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Teaching Assistants, Graduate Students, Student Participation