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Peer reviewedFlanigan, Frank, Ed. – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Presented are five short articles which describe innovations in mathematics teaching. Included are "Polar Summation,""The Age of the Solar System,""Forward Homework--A Motivational Tool,""Trigonometric Identities through Calculus," and "Algorithms for Evaluation of Polynomials." (CW)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCornez, Richard; And Others – College Teaching, 1993
A University of Redlands (California) calculus course was redesigned to include computer demonstrations and homework assignments in which the computer could play an important role. Comparison of results of this instruction with that using traditional methods suggest the approach using computers has merit. (MSE)
Descriptors: Calculus, Classroom Techniques, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedPrice, J. J. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Describes guidelines for written homework used in a mathematics course designed to develop skills in understanding and communicating mathematics. Illustrates some examples of common homework errors. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Communication Skills, Content Area Writing, Guidelines
Peer reviewedCowen, Carl C. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1991
Discussed is the importance of students being able to read and understand mathematics. The need for students to practice reading mathematics is emphasized. Discussions and homework are presented as examples of this needed practice. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Mathematics, Concept Formation, Higher Education
