Teaching Mathematics to Civil Engineers

J J. Sharp; E Moore

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 8, No. 2 (1977) pp. 127–131

This paper outlines a technique for teaching a rigorous course in calculus and differential equations which stresses applicability of the mathematics to problems in civil engineering. The method involves integration of subject matter and team...

Using Content Subject Matter with LEA in Middle School

Sidney J. Sharp

Journal of Reading Vol. 33, No. 2 (1989) pp. 108–12

Relates the author's experiences using the Language Experience Approach (LEA) and computers with content area materials to teach middle school remedial reading students. Lists nine goals that can be reached by conjoining LEA and content area...

Duality of Polyhedra

P Gailiunas; J Sharp

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 36, No. 6 (Sep 15, 2005) pp. 617–642

Everyone is familiar with the concept that the cube and octahedron, dodecahedron and icosahedron are dual pairs, with the tetrahedron being self-dual. On the face of it, the concept seems straightforward; however, in all but the most symmetrical...

Exploring Educational and Cultural Adaptation through Social Networking Sites

Sherry D. Ryan; Michael J. Magro; Jason H. Sharp

Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice Vol. 10, No. 1 (2011) pp. 1–16

Computer Based Learning in an Undergraduate Physics Laboratory: Interfacing and Instrument Control Using Matlab

J S. Sharp; P M. Glover; W Moseley

European Journal of Physics Vol. 28, No. 3 (May 2007)

In this paper we describe the recent changes to the curriculum of the second year practical laboratory course in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nottingham. In particular, we describe how Matlab has been implemented as a...

The Use of Graphics Calculators by Students in an Examination: What Do They Really Do?

T Graham; C Headlam; S Honey; J Sharp; A Smith

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 34, No. 3 (2003) pp. 319–34

Questions the effectiveness of graphics calculators in developing mathematical understanding. Investigates how a small group of students actually used graphics calculators in examination conditions. Finds that very little was made of the calculator...

Exploring Educational and Cultural Adaptation through Social Networking Sites

Sherry D. Ryan; Michael J. Magro; Jason H. Sharp

Journal of Information Technology Education Vol. 10 (2011)

Social networking sites have seen tremendous growth and are widely used around the world. Nevertheless, the use of social networking sites in educational contexts is an under explored area. This paper uses a qualitative methodology, autoethnography, ...

A Methodological Evaluation of an Environmental Education Survey: Is There a Technological Advantage

Ryan L. Sharp; Michael J. Bradley; James N. Maples

Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership Vol. 9, No. 3 (2017) pp. 275–279

Environmental education represents a conceivable way to counter the effects of youth's lack of exposure to the natural environment. However, the effectiveness of these programs is often not evaluated, and when they are, the methods for doing so are...