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ERIC Number: EJ628400
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
The Mathematics Syllabus and Adult Learners in Community Colleges: Integrating Technique with Content.
Baker, Robert N.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v25 n5-6 p391-402 Jul 2001
Presents a brief discussion of the challenges presented to mathematics education by changes in social dependence on mathematics, in professional response to the needs of students, in institutional expectations of students and teachers, and in student demographics and expectations. Provides an extended outline for a syllabus used to clearly communicate expectations to students. (Contains 13 references.) (KS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Nontraditional Students, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue on mathematics education in two-year colleges and tertiary institutions.