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Savoye, Philippe – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2011
The development, in an introductory differential equations course, of boundary value problems in parallel with initial value problems and the Fredholm Alternative. Examples are provided of pairs of homogeneous and nonhomogeneous boundary value problems for which existence and uniqueness issues are considered jointly. How this heightens students'…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics
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Ellington, Aimee J.; Wilson, Jill H.; Nugent, Jeffrey S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2011
This article details the use of tablet PCs in a mathematics content course for future Mathematics Specialists. Instructors used tablet PCs instead of a traditional whiteboard to capture demonstration and discussion. Students were grouped for collaborative problem solving and exploration exercises. Each group was provided with a tablet PC for…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Teachers, Specialists
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Cunningham, Robert F. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2004
This article examines the benefits and teaching procedures resulting from a classroom activity in student problem posing. The benefits included an enhancement of student reasoning and reflection and a heightened level of engagement. "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" indicates that one of the critical requirements for successful…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Word Problems (Mathematics)
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Frankenstein, Marilyn – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
Some misconceptions about learning are discussed and specific suggestions for helping students in a college developmental mathematics class learn how to learn mathematics are presented. Extensive footnotes are appended. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Learning Problems, Mathematics Anxiety
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Tassa, Tamir – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2007
A novel approach for teaching interpolation in the introductory course in numerical analysis is presented. The interpolation problem is viewed as a problem in linear algebra, whence the various forms of interpolating polynomial are seen as different choices of a basis to the subspace of polynomials of the corresponding degree. This approach…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses, Algebra, Equations (Mathematics)
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Jones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
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Chrysafi, Loucas; Gordon, Sheldon – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2006
We examine the behavior of the curvature function associated with most common families of functions and curves, with the focus on establishing where maximum curvature occurs. Many examples are included for student illustrations. (Contains 18 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
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Hofmann, Roseanne S.; Hunter, Walter R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2003
Describes a beginning algebra course that places stronger emphasis on learning to solve problems and introduces topics using real world applications. Students learn estimating, graphing, and algebraic algorithms for the purpose of solving problems. Indicates that applications motivate students by appearing to be a more relevant topic as well as…
Descriptors: Algebra, Animation, Community Colleges, Higher Education
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Thrash, Karen R.; Walls, Gary L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is an activity where students determine the multiplication tables of groups of small order. How this can be used to help develop an understanding of the concept of group isomorphism is explained. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Learning Activities
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Armoni, Michal; Gal-Ezer, Judith – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005
When dealing with a complex problem, solving it by reduction to simpler problems, or problems for which the solution is already known, is a common method in mathematics and other scientific disciplines, as in computer science and, specifically, in the field of computability. However, when teaching computational models (as part of computability)…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Memory, Computer Science, Computer Simulation
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Murray, Russell H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005
Although the phase plane can be plotted and analyzed using an appropriate software package, the author found it worthwhile to engage the students with the theorem and the two proofs. The theorem is a powerful tool that provides insight into the rotational behavior of the phase plane diagram in a simple way: just check the signs of c and [alpha].…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Computer Software
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Sorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Shore, Mark; Shore, JoAnna; Boggs, Stacey – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2004
For this FIPSE funded project, mathematics faculty attended allied health classes and allied health faculty attended developmental mathematics courses to incorporate health examples into the developmental mathematics curriculum. Through the course of this grant a 450-page developmental mathematics book was written with many problems from a variety…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, College Faculty, Mathematics Instruction
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Kemeny, John G. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Various ways in which computers can be used in the classroom depending on the subject, students' background, and individual teaching style are discussed. A way to evaluate professional software packages for use in the classroom is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Lopez, Antonio M., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
The programing language PROLOG is compared to LOGO in terms of its ability to handle mathematical ideas. This is demonstrated by using PROLOG in solving a geometric theorem and two lemmas. The listings of the computer programs used to solve the problems are included. (KR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts
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