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Mayfield, Betty – PRIMUS, 2014
The benefits of including the study of the history of mathematics in the education of mathematics majors have been discussed at length elsewhere. Many colleges and universities now offer a History of Mathematics course for mathematics majors, for mathematics education majors, or for general credit. At Hood College, we emphasize our commitment to…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, History
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Pilgrim, Mary E. – PRIMUS, 2014
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a pedagogical technique recommended for K-12 mathematics classrooms. However, the mathematics courses in future teachers' degree programs are often lecture based. Students typically learn about problem-based learning in theory, but rarely get to experience it first-hand in their mathematics courses. The premise…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teachers