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Morena, Matthew A.; Smith, Michael D. – PRIMUS, 2023
The Euclidean Discus Toss is an active and tactile learning activity that models the extended Euclidean algorithm with a frisbee relay. The extended Euclidean algorithm involves both iterative and recursive programming and is regularly taught throughout the mathematics and computer science curricula. The Euclidean Discus Toss invites students to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Algorithms, Educational Objectives, Mathematics Skills
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Hodge, Angie; Wanek, Katie; Rech, Janice – PRIMUS, 2020
In this paper, we will discuss a type of activity that lets the mathematics classroom become a place where students can learn more than mathematical content. Specifically, students can learn interdisciplinary skills in the area of communication (both verbal and non-verbal) and debate skills that are often taught in communication or English…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Communication Skills, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Farnell, Elin; Snipes, Marie A. – PRIMUS, 2015
Students sometimes struggle with visualizing the three-dimensional solids encountered in certain integral problems in a calculus class. We present a project in which students create solids of revolution with clay on a pottery wheel and estimate the volumes of these objects using Riemann sums. In addition to giving students an opportunity for…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Teaching Methods