

Electronic ISBN: | 978-1-4704-2334-6 |
Product Code: | CBMATH/10.F.E |
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Book DetailsCBMS Issues in Mathematics EducationVolume: 10; 2001; 158 ppMSC: Primary 00; 97;
Progress in mathematics frequently occurs first by studying particular examples and then by generalizing the patterns that have been observed into far-reaching theorems. Similarly, in teaching mathematics one often employs examples to motivate a general principle or to illustrate its use. This volume uses the same idea in the context of learning how to teach: By analyzing particular teaching situations, one can develop broadly applicable teaching skills useful for the professional mathematician. These teaching situations are the Case Studies of the title.
Just as a good mathematician seeks both to understand the details of a particular problem and to put it in a broader context, the examples presented here are chosen to offer a serious set of detailed teaching issues and to afford analysis from a broad perspective.
Each case raises a variety of pedagogical and communication issues that may be explored either individually or in a group facilitated by a faculty member. Teaching notes for such a facilitator are included for each Case in the Faculty Edition.
The methodology of Case Studies is widely used in areas such as business and law. The consideration of the mathematics cases presented here will help readers to develop teaching skills for their own classrooms.
See the graduate edition at Teaching Mathematics in Colleges and Universities: Case Studies for Today's Classroom: Graduate Student EditionReadershipAdvanced undergraduates, graduate students, research mathematicians and mathematics teachers.
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Table of Contents
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Cover
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Title
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Copyright Page
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Contents
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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Fourteen Case Studies
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Changing Sections
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Emily's Test
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Fundamental Problems
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Making the Grade (College Algebra Version)
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Making the Grade (Calculus I version)
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Making the Grade (Multivariable Calculus Version)
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Making Waves
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Order Out of Chaos
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Pairing Up
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The Quicksand of Problem Four
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Salad Days
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Seeking Points
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Study Habits
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Studying the Exam
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Studying the Exam: College Algebra Questions
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Studying the Exam: Calculus II Questions
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Studying the Exam: Multivariate Calculus Question
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There's Something about Ted
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What Were They Thinking?
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Back Cover
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Additional Material
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Progress in mathematics frequently occurs first by studying particular examples and then by generalizing the patterns that have been observed into far-reaching theorems. Similarly, in teaching mathematics one often employs examples to motivate a general principle or to illustrate its use. This volume uses the same idea in the context of learning how to teach: By analyzing particular teaching situations, one can develop broadly applicable teaching skills useful for the professional mathematician. These teaching situations are the Case Studies of the title.
Just as a good mathematician seeks both to understand the details of a particular problem and to put it in a broader context, the examples presented here are chosen to offer a serious set of detailed teaching issues and to afford analysis from a broad perspective.
Each case raises a variety of pedagogical and communication issues that may be explored either individually or in a group facilitated by a faculty member. Teaching notes for such a facilitator are included for each Case in the Faculty Edition.
The methodology of Case Studies is widely used in areas such as business and law. The consideration of the mathematics cases presented here will help readers to develop teaching skills for their own classrooms.
See the graduate edition at Teaching Mathematics in Colleges and Universities: Case Studies for Today's Classroom: Graduate Student Edition
Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, research mathematicians and mathematics teachers.
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Cover
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Title
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Copyright Page
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Contents
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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Fourteen Case Studies
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Changing Sections
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Emily's Test
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Fundamental Problems
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Making the Grade (College Algebra Version)
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Making the Grade (Calculus I version)
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Making the Grade (Multivariable Calculus Version)
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Making Waves
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Order Out of Chaos
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Pairing Up
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The Quicksand of Problem Four
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Salad Days
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Seeking Points
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Study Habits
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Studying the Exam
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Studying the Exam: College Algebra Questions
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Studying the Exam: Calculus II Questions
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Studying the Exam: Multivariate Calculus Question
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There's Something about Ted
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What Were They Thinking?
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Back Cover