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King, Daniel L. – Primus, 2001
Discusses experiences teaching mathematics courses in a lecture-free, discussion-based seminar format at all levels of the traditional undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Presents methods for motivating, instructing, and supporting student efforts toward independent reading of mathematical text. Provides a non-scientific assessment of the…
Descriptors: Calculus, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
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Mayfield, Betty – Primus, 2001
Describes the senior seminar in mathematics at Hood College which is a course in the history of mathematics. It is a student-led seminar with students gaining practice in oral presentation, preparing visual aids, and planning a class. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction
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Stalder, Daniel R. – Primus, 2001
Describes a game in which students are rewarded for catching a certain number of mistakes made by their teacher in a semester. Discusses the larger underlying principles that are worth independent consideration. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Error Correction, Games, Higher Education