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Kouki, Rahim; Griffiths, Barry J. – International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 2020
In this article we present the results of a qualitative investigation into the teaching and learning of Taylor series and local approximations. In order to perform a comparative analysis, two investigations are conducted: the first is historical and epistemological, concerned with the pedagogical evolution of semantics, syntax and semiotics; the…
Descriptors: Semiotics, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes
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Griffiths, Barry J. – PRIMUS, 2018
This paper describes an innovative way of randomly collecting handwritten homework in calculus classes with approximately 50 students using a standard deck of cards, which does not place an excessive burden on faculty with regard to grading. In addition to the increased awareness students develop in structuring a mathematical solution, the…
Descriptors: Attendance, Writing Skills, Educational Games, Teaching Methods
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Griffiths, Barry J.; Haciomeroglu, Erhan Selcuk – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2014
To ensure the competitiveness of the USA in the global economy, and its role as a leader in science and engineering, it is important to cultivate the next generation of home grown mathematicians. However, while universities across the USA offer calculus classes to thousands of undergraduate students each year, very few of them go on to major in…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Calculus, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study