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Direct linkKalajdzievska, Darja – PRIMUS, 2014
In many post-secondary, introductory mathematics courses failure and withdrawal rates are reaching as high as 50% and average GPA is steadily decreasing. This is a problem that has been witnessed across the globe. With widespread reforms taking place in K-12 mathematics education, many innovative teaching strategies have been created, implemented,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Student Motivation
Peer reviewedSilvia, Evelyn M.; Hom, Carole L. – Primus, 1996
Refutes the assumption that large classes must be impersonal, characterized by lecture style, and presented in a theorem-proof-example format. Discusses successful strategies for space use, classroom management, and collecting student feedback. (DDR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Class Size, Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedKeith, Sandra Z.; Cimperman, Janis M. – Primus, 1992
Presents a method of transforming 15 mathematics students' questions expressing confusion and frustration into activities that (1) engage the hidden meaning behind the question; (2) open the dialog with students, and (3) provide a chance to interact with students on crucial issues of what is at stake in learning mathematics. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Content Area Writing, Heuristics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMyers, Nadine C. – Primus, 1993
This paper describes the use of cooperative groups in teaching calculus. It discusses benefits and drawbacks of group techniques and presents reactions from both students and the author. (Author)
Descriptors: Calculus, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Change
Peer reviewedMueller, William – Primus, 1999
Common student attitudes toward reform methods are conveyed through the thoughts of a student leaving a multivariable calculus exam and musings range over textbooks, homework, workload, group work, writing, noncomputational problems, instructional problems, instructional styles, and classroom activities. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Educational Change, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedOrzech, Morris – Primus, 1996
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Proof (Mathematics), Student Attitudes
