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Peer reviewedKleiner, Israel – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1986
A one-semester course at the third-year level at York University is described. It tries to legitimize in students' eyes that it makes sense to talk about mathematics as well as do mathematics. Seven course themes are discussed, followed by nine problems used in the course. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, History
Direct linkGroetsch, C. W. – PRIMUS, 2005
An aspect of the long history of the struggle to quantify motion is briefly traced through three extended problem sets suitable for use in first year calculus courses. The sketch culminates with an application of simple mathematics to one of the most current problems in the theory of the universe. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Problem Sets, Calculus, Motion, College Mathematics
Peer reviewedHallerberg, Arthur E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The author has selected a number of episodes that illustrate some of the successes and failures of humanity's attempt to find the area of the circle and presents them as problem studies. (MN)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Geometry, History, Instructional Materials
