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Some Techniques for the Mathematics Classroom
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Schoenfeld, Alan H. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1977
Eight suggestions for surmounting barriers between the student and the class teacher are given and briefly discussed: class evaluations, alternate class structure, student-written notes, in-class "experiments," quizzes without trauma, the class dummy, "programmed" spontaneity, and "treats." (DT)
Descriptors: Class Organization, College Mathematics, Evaluation, Higher Education
The Personalized System of Instruction in Introductory Calculus
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Klopfenstein, Kenneth F. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1977
The organization, implementation, and evaluation of a self-paced calculus course is discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Calculus, Class Organization, College Mathematics, Curriculum
A Small Group Strategy for Enhanced Learning.
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Page, Warren – American Mathematical Monthly, 1979
A summary-review strategy for use in mathematics classes is presented. Specific objectives attainable through use of this strategy are outlined and two procedures for using the small-group strategy are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Class Organization, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
A Rational Approach to Instructional Grouping
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Eastman, P. M.; Dietz, C. H. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1978
The authors propose an alternate method of individualizing college mathematics instruction which combines the aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) approach and approaches emphasizing a variety of instructional formats. (MN)
Descriptors: Aptitude, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Class Organization, College Mathematics