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Gerhardt, Ira – PRIMUS, 2017
The recent introduction of a new course in mathematical modeling at Manhattan College has provided students with a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience utilizing tools in applying their mathematical abilities to a real-world problem. This paper describes the steps taken to create this class, from obtaining a real-world partner…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models, Teaching Methods, Relevance (Education)
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Ernst, Dana C.; Hodge, Angie; Schultz, Andrew – PRIMUS, 2015
In the Spring of 2011, two of the authors of this paper taught number theory courses at their respective institutions. Twice during the semester, students in each class submitted proofs of two to three theorems to be peer reviewed by students in the other class. Each student wrote anonymous and formal referee reports of the submitted theorems,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Validity
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Bruni, Carmen; Koch, Christina; Konrad, Bernhard; Lindstrom, Michael; Moyles, Iain; Thompson, Will – PRIMUS, 2016
The Math Exam/Education Resources (MER) is an open online learning resource hosted at The University of British Columbia (UBC), aimed at providing mathematics education resources for students and instructors at UBC. In this paper, there will be a discussion of the motivation for creating this resource on the MediaWiki platform, key features of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Educational Resources, Mathematics Education
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Van Sickle, Jenna – PRIMUS, 2015
This paper outlines the experience of a university professor who implemented flipped learning in two sections of college algebra courses for two semesters. It details how the courses were flipped, what technology was used, advantages, challenges, and results. It explains what students do outside of class, what they do inside class, and discusses…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Blended Learning, Educational Technology
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Talbert, Robert – PRIMUS, 2015
In this paper, we examine the benefits of employing an inverted or "flipped" class design in a Transition-to-Proof course for second-year mathematics majors. The issues concomitant with such courses, particularly student acquisition of "sociomathematical norms" and self-regulated learning strategies, are discussed along with…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Blended Learning, Educational Technology
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Cherepinsky, Vera – PRIMUS, 2011
Students rarely use their graded exams to study. An alternative method of grading exams, based on self-reflection, encourages students to use their mistakes as a learning resource. In this grading method, the test is returned with each question simply marked as "right" or 'wrong." Students can then go over their exams and resubmit them with…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Student Evaluation, Student Surveys, Grading
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Blumberg, Phyllis; Mostrom, Alison M.; Bendl, Barbara; Kimchuk, Amy; Wolbach, Kevin – PRIMUS, 2005
We developed, piloted, and evaluated a successful model for integrating other disciplinary perspectives while learning a specific discipline. Faculty who taught first-year biology and mathematics courses produced examples of how these disciplines complement each other. These faculty presented students with the connecting threads that integrate…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Biology, Mathematics