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Group by Subject or by Ability? Tertiary Mathematics for Engineering Students
Michael Plank; Alex James; John Hannah
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 42, No. 7 (2011) pp. 857–865
The mathematics topics taught to engineering students at university are ostensibly no different to those taught to mathematics majors, so should these students be taught together or separately? Should engineering students be segregated by ability in ...
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Does Computer-Aided Formative Assessment Improve Learning Outcomes?
John Hannah; Alex James; Phillipa Williams
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 45, No. 2 (2014) pp. 269–281
Two first-year engineering mathematics courses used computer-aided assessment (CAA) to provide students with opportunities for formative assessment via a series of weekly quizzes. Most students used the assessment until they achieved very high (>...
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Analysing Lecturer Practice: The Role of Orientations and Goals
John Hannah; Sepideh Stewart; Mike Thomas
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 42, No. 7 (2011) pp. 975–984
This article continues a fairly recent trend of research examining the teaching practice of university mathematics lecturers. A lecturer's pedagogical practices in a course in linear algebra were discussed via a supportive community of inquiry. We...
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Emphasizing Language and Visualization in Teaching Linear Algebra
John Hannah; Sepideh Stewart; Mike Thomas
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 44, No. 4 (2013) pp. 475–489
Linear algebra with its rich theoretical nature is a first step towards advanced mathematical thinking for many undergraduate students. In this paper, we consider the teaching approach of an experienced mathematician as he attempts to engage his...
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Towards Student Instrumentation of Computer-Based Algebra Systems in University Courses
Sepideh Stewart; Michael O. J. Thomas; John Hannah
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 36, No. 7 (Oct 15, 2005) pp. 741–749
There are many perceived benefits of using technology, such as computer algebra systems, in undergraduate mathematics courses. However, attaining these benefits sometimes proves elusive. Some of the key variables are the teaching approach and the...
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Meeting the Needs of Our Best and Brightest: Curriculum Acceleration in Tertiary Mathematics
John Hannah; Alex James; Clemency Montelle; Jacqui Nokes
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 42, No. 3 (April 2011) pp. 299–312
For many years, it has been a common practice to recognize students with high potential by according them targeted privileges and opportunities. This includes the practice of allowing students to accelerate their high school programme and, in the...