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Wainwright, Barbara A. – PRIMUS, 2014
This paper focuses on the development of an actuarial science track for the mathematics major at Salisbury University (SU). A timeline from the initial investigation into such a program through the proposal and approval processes is shared for those who might be interested in developing a new actuarial program. It is wise to start small and take…
Descriptors: Program Development, College Programs, Risk Assessment, Mathematics Education
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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