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Book SynopsisReadings 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction by Thomas A. Romberg Chapter 4 Cooperative Learning: Chapter 5 The Impact of Cooperative Learning in Teaching Mathematics Chapter 6 A Case Study of Spiraling Content and Pedagogy through Core Courses for Pre-service Secondary Mathematics Teachers Chapter 7 Delineating the Relationship Between Problem-Solving Behaviors and Achievement of Students in Cooperative-Learning Group Chapter 8 Educational Technology: Chapter 9 College Algebra: Traditional Instruction versus Instruction via Video Tape Chapter 10 The Spreadsheet as a Learning Tool in Calculus Chapter 11 Computer Based Diagnosis Testing and Support in Mathematics Chapter 12 Attitude: Chapter 13 Using "Seminaring" to Activate Engage Students in a Calculus Class Chapter 14 Changing Attitudes and Perspectives of Pre-service Teachers about Mathematics Chapter 15 Are We an Alien? Chapter 16 Support Systems in Beginning Calculus Chapter 17 A Component System for College Mathematics and Student Readiness Chapter 18 Index Chapter 19 Contributors Profiles
