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Tisdell, Christopher C. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2017
This paper presents some critical perspectives regarding pedagogical approaches to the method of reversing the order of integration in double integrals from prevailing educational literature on multivariable calculus. First, we question the message found in popular textbooks that the traditional process of reversing the order of integration is…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
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Samuels, Jason – Mathematics Teacher, 2017
Calculus has frequently been called one the greatest intellectual achievements of humankind. As a key transitional course to college mathematics, it combines such elementary ideas as rate with new abstract ideas--such as infinity, instantaneous change, and limit--to formulate the derivative and the integral. Most calculus texts begin with the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Calculus, Graphs, Problem Solving
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Rosen, Yigal – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2017
In order to understand potential applications of collaborative problem-solving (CPS) assessment tasks, it is necessary to examine empirically the multifaceted student performance that may be distributed across collaboration methods and purposes of the assessment. Ideally, each student should be matched with various types of group members and must…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Pilot Projects, Electronic Learning, Cooperation
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Wawrzinek, David; Ellert, Guido; Germelmann, Claas Christian – Athens Journal of Education, 2017
This conceptual paper addresses the issue of value creation in the field of higher education and presents a new theoretical perspective by assigning the Service Dominant Logic (SD-logic) and developing a higher education value framework, consisting of ten "foundational premises" for a better understanding of higher education phenomena.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Visualization, Problem Solving, Decision Making
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Karatas, Hakan; Bademcioglu, Mehtap; Celik, Suleyman – International Journal of Education and Practice, 2017
Problem solving is a complex process in which encountered problems are defeated as reaching a target and problem solving skills are developed in school years. And, intelligence is defined as the ability to solve problems or to create products being valued within one or more cultural settings. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Multiple Intelligences, High School Students, Correlation
Corporation for National and Community Service, 2017
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency and the nation's largest grantmaker in support of service and volunteering, manages AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Volunteer Generation Fund. This brief report provides an overview of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Descriptors: Volunteers, Community Programs, Community Problems, Service Learning
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Hartwell-Walker, Marie – National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, 2017
Behavior always makes sense. It is up to those of us who provide care to understand what kind of sense it is making. This workbook is a comprehensive training manual that offers a structured step-by-step model for analyzing what is going on when someone with intellectual disability and limited verbal skills shows a change in behavior or mood --…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Communication Skills, Behavior, Emotional Response
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Reuben S. Asempapa; Derek J. Sturgill; James K. Adabor – Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, 2017
Attention to mathematical modeling has grown, but most practicing and future teachers have limited experience with mathematical modeling and how to integrate it into their practice. However, documents such as the Common Core and GAIME Report emphasize the importance of mathematical modeling in mathematics education. Engaging students in…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies
Donna Curry – Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, 2017
This guide is designed for practitioners, including teachers, lead instructors, and professional developers, who are ready to take up the challenge to change how numeracy is taught in adult education. If instructors shift their teaching to focus more on the use of numeracy skills, they might find that their students not only score better on formal…
Descriptors: Adults, Numeracy, Adult Education, Mathematics Education
Gervasoni, Ann; Giumelli, Kerry; Flanagan, Linda; Downton, Ann; Roche, Anne; Wallis, Owen – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2023
Typically, more primary students qualify for mathematics intervention support than schools have the capacity to assist. This highlights the importance of every primary mathematics teacher having the expertise to design inclusive and responsive curricula and instruction for students who may experience difficulty. Our study addresses this issue…
Descriptors: Specialists, Intervention, Faculty Development, Mathematics Instruction
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Irwin, Véronique; Wang, Ke; Cui, Jiashan; Thompson, Alexandra – National Center for Education Statistics, 2023
This is the 25th edition of Indicators of School Crime and Safety. This report provides summary statistics to inform the nation about current aspects of crime and safety in schools. This report does so by highlighting selected findings from 23 indicators on various school crime and safety topics. By synthesizing findings in this way, the report…
Descriptors: Crime, School Safety, Elementary Secondary Education, Violence
American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2023
The prevalence of mental health issues among college students is well documented (Auerbach et al, 2018, National College Health Assessment, American College Health Association, 2021), yet less is known about this same population group as they graduate and begin their careers. The Mary Christie Institute, in partnership with the Healthy Minds…
Descriptors: Mental Health, College Graduates, Young Adults, Professional Personnel
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Coskun, Burçin; Karadag, Engin – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2023
In this study, the effects of some student (e.g., gender, bullying, etc.) and school variables (e.g., emphasis on academic achievement, clarity of teaching, etc.) on the TIMSS 2015 science and mathematics achievement of eighth grade students in Türkiye were examined by controlling for the socioeconomic status of the students at the student and…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Institutional Characteristics, Science Achievement, Mathematics Achievement
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Goudsouzian, Lara K.; Lo, Stanley M. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2023
Problem-based learning encourages students to deepen their understanding of a concept by working through a real-world example of course content. Case studies represent a form of problem-based learning that engages students in realistic scenarios to achieve a deeper understanding of concepts. Case studies have been shown to facilitate the learning…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Science Instruction
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Mao, Binbin – Higher Education Studies, 2023
This article used a questionnaire survey for the college students on learning and teaching in epidemic situation. The result of the study shows that there were existing superficial understanding on Online learning, insufficient theoretical guidance for online teaching innovation and teaching support services still lag behind expectations. Based on…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Online Courses, Problem Solving
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