Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1107167
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
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Teaching Discrete Mathematics Entirely from Primary Historical Sources
Barnett, Janet Heine; Bezhanishvili, Guram; Lodder, Jerry; Pengelley, David
PRIMUS, v26 n7 p657-675 2016
We describe teaching an introductory discrete mathematics course entirely from student projects based on primary historical sources. We present case studies of four projects that cover the content of a one-semester course, and mention various other courses that we have taught with primary source projects.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Primary Sources, Introductory Courses, Student Projects, History, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Students, Case Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico
Grant or Contract Numbers: DUE0717752; DUE0715392
