Readings in Innovative Ideas in Teaching

Readings in Innovative Ideas in Teaching Collegiate Mathematics is a collection of papers contributed by professional mathematicians in the United States and Great Britain. The topics in this volume represent the pros and cons of implementing creative instructional styles such as cooperative learning and educational technology in classrooms.

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction

xi

Thomas A. Romberg

Section 1 Cooperative Learning

The Impact of Cooperative Learning in Teaching Mathematics

1

(20)

M. H. Ahmadi

A Case Study of Spiraling Content and Pedagogy through Core Courses for Pre-service Secondary Mathematics Teachers

21

(22)

Tabitha T. Y. Mingus

Delineating the Relationship Between Problem-Solving Behaviors and Achievement of Students in Cooperative-Learning Group

43

(16)

Christine Ebert

Patrick M. Mwerinde

Section 2 Educational Technology

College Algebra: Traditional Instruction Versus Instruction Via Video Tape

59

(13)

Richard Mitchell

The Spreadsheet as a Learning Tool in Calculus

72

(7)

Louise M. Berard

Computer Based Diagnosis Testing and Support in Mathematics Stephen Hibberd

79

(28)

Andrew Looms

Douglas Quinney

Section 3 Attitude

Using ``Seminaring'' to Activate Engage Students in a Calculus Class

107

(12)

Philip A. DeMarois

Changing Attitudes and Perspectives of Pre-service Teachers about Mathematics

119

(6)

Leonard J. Lipkin

Are We An Alien?

125

(8)

Jay M. Jahangiri

Jayne M. Kracker

Support Systems in Beginning Calculus

133

(12)

Myrtle Lewin

Thomas W. Rishel

A Component System For College Mathematics and Student Readiness

145

(26)

Ron C. Goolsby

Thomas W. Polaski

Index

171

(2)

Contributors Profiles

173

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