This dissertation describes the development and evaluation of course materials entitled "Confluent Math: A Multidisciplinary Thinking-Feeling Approach to Twentieth Century Mathematics." The goals of the materials were: (1) to develop understanding and appreciation of logical axiomatic structure; (2) to examine major philosophic ideas relating to…

This study involved the development, pilot testing, and evaluation of units for a college mathematics course for general education. The units emphasized a concrete approach to instruction and the manipulation of objects, images, and symbols. Three classes, all taught by the researcher, were involved in the study: a control group, a pilot test…