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ERIC Number: EJ230962
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Improving Student Awareness of the Ability of Mathematics.
Pollin, Jack M.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v11 n2 p245-50 Apr-Jun 1980
An approach which seeks to stimulate interest in mathematics by enabling a student to use his knowledge in a nontrivial application is discussed. An example of how the approach was implemented is presented with an assessment of the results as measured by student reactions. (Author/TG)
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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