Mathematics Education A Spectrum of Work in Mathematical Sciences Departments /
Many in the mathematics community in the U.S. are involved in mathematics education in various capacities. This book highlights the breadth of the work in K-16 mathematics education done by members of US departments of mathematical sciences. It contains contributions by mathematicians and mathemati...
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| Μορφή: | Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2016.
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| Σειρά: | Association for Women in Mathematics Series,
7 |
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| Διαθέσιμο Online: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
- Tentative ToC Part I, Benefitting the readers of this volume: Introduction (Jacqueline M. Dewar, Pao-sheng Hsu, Harriet Pollatsek)
- Communication, culture, and work in mathematics education in the mathematics department (Shandy Hauk, University of Northern Colorado and WestEd)
- Valuing and supporting work in mathematics education: A view from administration (Minerva Cordero-Epperson, University of Texas, Arlington & Maura Mast, Fordham University)
- Part II, Benefitting pre-service and in-service teachers and graduate student instructors: A scholarly investigation of engaging future secondary teachers with authentic mathematics capstone projects: Impacts on the instructor and the students (Curtis Bennett, Loyola Marymount University)
- By definition: The interplay between research and teaching future teachers about mathematical definitions (Elizabeth A. Burroughs and Maurice J. Burke, Montana State University)
- Preparing PK-12 mathematics teachers: How one department used mathematics education research to shape mathematics students’ knowledge (Yvonne Lai, Wendy M. Smith, and Nathan Wakefield, University of Nebraska, Lincoln)
- Lessons Learned from a Math Teachers’ Circle (Katherine Morrison, University of Northern Colorado)
- Transforming practices in mathematics teaching and learning through effective partnerships (Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University & Kris Kappmeyer, Arlington Public School District)
- Developing true collaborations between teachers, mathematicians, and mathematics educators (Kristin Umland, University of New Mexico)
- Part III, Benefitting STEM majors: Finding synergy among research, teaching, and service: An example from mathematics education research (Megan Wawro, Virginia Tech)
- Communicating mathematics through interdisciplinary writing and speaking assignments (Suzanne Sumner, University of Mary Washington)
- Using data-enhanced classroom experiences to engage student learning (Talithia D. Williams and Susan E. Martonosi, Harvey Mudd College)
- Helping students gain abstract understanding through concrete work using GeoGebra (Kathy Tomlinson, University of Wisconsin - River Falls)
- A discovery approach to abstract algebra using laboratory experiences (Ellen J. Maycock, Depauw University)
- A scholarly investigation of a department-wide effort to connect mathematics and the world (Melanie Pivarski, Barbara Gonzalez and Steve Cohen, Roosevelt University)
- Building a community of women in mathematics: The Summer Mathematics Program for women undergraduates at Carleton College (Pamela Richardson, Westminster College)
- Part IV, Benefitting students in general education courses: Developing a quantitative reasoning course: a case study (Kathleen Lopez, University of Louisiana, Lafayette)
- Discovering the art of mathematics (Christine von Renesse, Westfield State University)
- Ethno-mathematics: A study of mathematics in pre-Columbian cultures (Ximena Catepillán, Millersville University)
- Writing for quantitative literacy (Maria Fung, Worcester State University)
- Tactile mathematics: Helping students learn (Carolyn Yackel, Mercer University)
- Incorporating write-to-learn activities in Statistics classes (Katherine G. Johnson, Metropolitan State University)
- Mathematics for all: Mathematics of social justice (Priscilla Bremser, Middlebury College)
- Part V, Benefitting the public and the larger mathematical community: The Simpsons, Futurama, and more (Sarah Greenwald, Appalachian State University)
- Transforming post-secondary education in mathematics (Tara Holm, Cornell University)
- Epilogue: Reflections by the Editors.
