- Writing a Math Phase Two Paper - Steven L. Kleiman, with Glenn P. Tesler; MIT
A discussion of the kind of writing appropriate in a paper submitted to the math department to complete Phase Two of MIT's writing requirement: a review of the general purpose of the requirement and the specific way of completing it for the math department;
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- Writing Assignments in Calculus - Tommy Ratliff; Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Imaginative paper proposals for Single-Variable and Multivariable Calculus courses cover subjects from "Confusion in Beverly Hills" (geometry, trigonometry) to "The X-Files Makes Me So Angry" (optimization of a function of two variables) - and many more.
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- Writing for a Math Class - B. Sidney Smith, Wendy Hageman Smith; Math Academy Online/Platonic Realms
A "mini-text" concerning written communication in mathematics classes, for both students and teachers. Teachers' section discusses possible formats and assessment, and gives sample lessons; students' section gives practical tips on approaching a written
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- Writing in Mathematics - Dr. Annalisa Crannell; Franklin & Marshall College
Dr. Crannell's Guide to Writing in Mathematics, the checklist she uses, and writing assignments from her Pre-Calculus and Calculus I, II, and III classes. Contents include: Why Should You Have To Write Papers In A Math Class?; How is Mathematical Writing
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- Writing Proofs - Leslie Lamport
PostScript, DVI, and LaTeX versions of each (but no HTML) are available. How to Write a Proof: A method of writing proofs is proposed that makes it much harder to prove things that are not true. The method, based on hierarchical structuring, is simple
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- Writings from the MegaMath Project (MegaMath) - Casey, Fellows, Koblitz; Los Alamos National Laboratory
Documents containing classroom materials and discussions of mathematics pedagogy. The Los Alamos workbook; Lessons for math teachers; An hour in the classroom; Literacy lessons and mathematics learning; Computer science in elementary school; Combinatorially
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- Writing to Develop Understanding: The Math Forum @ Drexel's PoWs - Suzanne Alejandre
What can we ask students about their problem solving that will help them the most? This article, originally published in the December, 2006, issue of the CMC ComMuniCator, journal of the California Mathematics Council, addresses that question by examining
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- www.GREGTANG.com - Greg Tang
Educational materials that combine problem-solving and arithmetic, and integrate math with language and art, from the author of The Grapes of Math, Math For All Seasons, The Best of Times, Math Appeal, Math-terpieces, Math Fables, and Math Potatoes. In
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- X-Number World - James Redin
With the Extended Numerical Keyboards with Structured Data-Entry Capability method, enter a number in the same way as you think on the number; for example, input one million and fifty-seven with the four keystrokes 1, million, 5, and 7, in that order.
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- Zero-Knowledge Proofs - John Scammell
"Random thoughts about teaching math" from a high school math consultant who taught math for 18 years prior. Scammell's blog posts, which date back to May, 2010, have included "Lecture Method vs. Peer Instruction," "Mozart’s Dice Game," "Let the Kids
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- Zombie Cat - Diego Fonstad
Zombie Cat shares learning catalysts -- those "perfect stories, explanations, or methods to teach complex mathematical and scientific concepts." Insightful math learning catalysts date back to January, 2011, with categories such as "Videos worth watching"
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- Zoom Math - I.Q. Joe
The makers of Zoom Algebra, an application with an intuitive visual interface and numerous typing shortcuts. Their apps for TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus graphing calculators let you "type problems in just the way they look in your textbook, and then they
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