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50 Years of ERIC
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Prime Knowledge about Primes
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Eisenberg, Theodore – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2007
Several proofs demonstrating that there are infinitely many primes, different types of primes, tests of primality, pseudo primes, prime number generators and open questions about primes are discussed in Section 1. Some of these notions are elaborated upon in Section 2, with discussions of the Riemann zeta function and how algorithmic complexity…
Descriptors: Numbers, Numeracy, Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
On Torpedoes and Non-Intuitive Problems.
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Eisenberg, Theodore – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 2000
Lists several problems that have proven to be successful in getting students to think about topics and notions they thought they knew. Indicates that students have not only solved the conundrums (often with help), but also developed them further into research projects. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Conceptual Calculus: Fact or Fiction?
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Dreyfus, Tommy; Eisenberg, Theodore – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 1990
Discusses a concept-oriented calculus course as an alternative to a traditional skill-oriented calculus course. Two main ideas of conceptual calculus are visual conceptualization and receptive argumentation. Includes typical examination questions. (14 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Concept Formation, Higher Education, Mathematics Education